There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Durham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
6h 18m$86–185Drive 170.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Durhamcar 170.7 mi
3h 44m$32–45Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0654s
8h 31m$38–65Fly
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORF - RDU
5h 3m$377–593
Portsmouth to Durham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Durham is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Fort Norfolk Station and arriving at Durham Station via Norfolk, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Blount St at GoRaleigh Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Durham is 279 miles. The road distance is 171.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Durham without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Portsmouth to Durham, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Portsmouth to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Durham is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, VA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Durham Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Durham is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Portsmouth to Durham.
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