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How to get fromNew Orleans to Durhamby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Durham by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MSY - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus bus
    5h 17m
    $148–558

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    16h 40m
    $136–262

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    23h 13m
    $302–610

  4. Drive 849.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Durhamcar car 849.3 mi
    14h 9m
    $155–224

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane GPT - RDU
    7h 40m
    $143–618

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane MSY - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $208–927

New Orleans to Durham by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 807.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Durham via Atlanta Bus Station in around 16h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Durham Amtrak Station via Greensboro in around 23h 13m.

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