There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Carrboro by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
5h 8m$29–52Bus via Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rdbus New York
5h 49m$20–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
6h 42m$68–153Drive 163.8 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Carrborocar 163.8 mi
2h 58m$30–44Fly
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane RIC - RDU
6h 37m$416–556
Richmond to Carrboro by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Carrboro is to bus which costs $29 - $55 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Carrboro is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Carrboro. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at E Franklin St at Varsity Theatre via Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Carrboro station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Richmond and Carrboro is 191 miles. The road distance is 164.8 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Carrboro without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $29 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Richmond to Carrboro, including transfers.
Richmond to Carrboro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Carrboro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Carrboro is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $29 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 6h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Carrboro, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Durham 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 4h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- CoachRun
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Carrboro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Durham station.
Richmond to Carrboro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Carrboro is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Richmond to Carrboro.
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