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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Durham by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PWM - RDU
    3h 44m
    $114–555

  2. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to NYC Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York, NY to Durhambus bus Nyc
    15h 19m
    $126–203

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    19h 16m
    $206–523

  4. Drive  789.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Durhamcar car 789.8 mi
    14h 14m
    $145–209

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Durhambus bus
    22h 2m
    $136–238

Portland to Durham by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Durham via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, NYC Downtown, and New York, NY in around 15h 19m.

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