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How to get fromSan Jose to Durhamby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, car, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SJC - RDU
    9h 4m
    $218–858

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SFO - RDU
    8h 37m
    $192–726

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown 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 16h
    $520–807

  4. BART, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 8h
    $1,873–3,084

  5. Drive  2,742.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Durhamcar car 2,742.1 mi
    44h 49m
    $485–700

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane OAK - RDU
    10h 1m
    $215–868

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane SJC - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 49m
    $212–738

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MRY - RDU
    12h 9m
    $259–916

San Jose to Durham by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$520Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,391.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clara & 1st to Durham via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Chinatown Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 16h.

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