There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidson by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
- Take the bus from 4th St & McDowell St to Depot St & Jackson Stbus
3h 56m$65–443Drive 143 mi
cheapest- Drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidsoncar 143 mi
2h 36m$27–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Kannapolistrain Piedmont / ...
4h 34m$100–160Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from 4th St & McDowell St to Depot St & Jackson Stbus 77x
6h 59m$32–62Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Raleigh/Durham-RDU to Davidson143 mi
2h 36m
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidson is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidson is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidson. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 and arriving at Depot St & Jackson St via Regional Transit Center, Durham, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay R and 4th St & McDowell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) station to Davidson. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Kannapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Davidson is 162 miles. The road distance is 143.8 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidson without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidson, including transfers.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham station.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidson is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA and Davidson, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Kannapolis 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Depot St & Jackson St via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station, Durham, Charlotte Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay A, Transit Center- Bay R, 3rd St & McDowell St, and 4th St & McDowell St in around 6h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Kannapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from 4th St & McDowell St to Depot St & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from 4th St & McDowell St to Depot St & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Raleigh/Durham-RDU to Davidson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kannapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidson is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) to Davidson.
There are 267+ hotels available in Davidson.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) and Davidson. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.