There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Durham 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
4h 15m$26–50Bus 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
4h 22m$17–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
5h 49m$70–150Drive 151.7 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Durhamcar 151.7 mi
2h 35m$28–40Fly
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane RIC - RDU
6h 23m$416–556
Richmond to Durham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Durham is to bus via Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd which costs $17 - $45 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $27 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Richmond and arriving at Durham. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Durham 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 5h 49m.
The distance between Richmond and Durham is 176 miles. The road distance is 152.6 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $26 - $50.
The bus from Richmond to Durham takes 4h 15m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Richmond to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Durham is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $26 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 5h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Durham every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 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
- $70–440
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
- $70–150
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- 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 Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Durham station.
Richmond to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Durham is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Richmond to Durham.
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