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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Durham by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SFO - RDU
    7h 57m
    $186–718

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 17h
    $534–833

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 8h
    $1,869–3,078

  4. Drive  2,784.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Durhamcar car 2,784.8 mi
    45h 24m
    $493–711

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane OAK - RDU
    9h 40m
    $212–864

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SJC - RDU
    10h 34m
    $228–870

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane SFO - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 36m
    $189–647

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SFO - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 7m
    $284–948

San Francisco to Durham by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$534Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,425.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Durham via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 17h.

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