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How to get fromSan Diego to Durhamby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Durham by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SAN - RDU
    6h 23m
    $154–626

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus
    2d 11h
    $413–692

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3d
    $788–2,013

  4. Drive  2,475.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Durhamcar car 2,475.5 mi
    40h 46m
    $452–653

  5. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane SAN - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 58m
    $277–1,055

  6. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SAN - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    $164–404

San Diego to Durham by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$413Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,205.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Durham via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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