What is the cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Durham is to bus which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Carolina to Durham?

The fastest way to get from North Carolina to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between North Carolina and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charlotte Bus Station station and arriving at Durham. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between North Carolina and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from North Carolina station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from North Carolina to Durham?

The distance between North Carolina and Durham is 144 miles. The road distance is 141.6 miles.

How do I travel from North Carolina to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from North Carolina to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $21 - $35.

How long does it take to get from North Carolina to Durham?

The bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the North Carolina to Durham bus from?

North Carolina to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.

Where do I catch the North Carolina to Durham train from?

North Carolina to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from North Carolina to Durham?

The best way to get from North Carolina to Durham is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the North Carolina to Durham bus arrive?

North Carolina to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.

Where does the North Carolina to Durham train arrive?

North Carolina to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from North Carolina to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between North Carolina to Durham is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from North Carolina to Durham.

How do I get a bus ticket from North Carolina to Durham?

Book your North Carolina to Durham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 398+ hotels available in Durham.

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There are 4 ways to get from North Carolina to Durham by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
2h 35m
$21–35
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
3h 42m
$37–87
Drive 140.7 mi
1. Drive from Charlotte to Durhamcar 140.7 mi
2h 28m
$26–38
Fly, line 700 bus
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
2. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus
3h 51m
$53–368

North Carolina to Durham by bus

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Distance: 143 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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