There are 6 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane SLC - RDU
6h 55m$168–479Train to Provo, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Provo (PVU) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PVU - RDU
9h 45m$106–425Bus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus
2d$348–586Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
2d 12h$686–1,560Drive 2,071.8 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Durhamcar 2,071.8 mi
34h 17m$379–547Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane SLC - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 45m$315–1,273
Salt Lake City to Durham by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salt Lake City to Durham is to fly which costs $160 - $480 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Salt Lake City to Durham is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $160 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Salt Lake City to Durham. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Durham via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Salt Lake City to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Salt Lake City and Durham is 1854 miles. The road distance is 2083.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $340 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Salt Lake City to Durham, including transfers.
Salt Lake City to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Salt Lake City to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Salt Lake City to Durham is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $160 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 12h.
What companies run services between Salt Lake City, UT, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Durham via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
Flights from Provo to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Salt Lake City to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Durham is 2h ahead of Salt Lake City. It is currently 5:08 AM in Salt Lake City and 7:08 AM in Durham.
Salt Lake City to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salt Lake City to Durham is 2084 miles. It takes approximately 34h 17m to drive from Salt Lake City to Durham.
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