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How to get fromShelby to Durhamby bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Gastonia, NC - Chester St. to Durhambus bus Durham
    2h 52m
    $106–133

  2. Drive 174.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shelby to Durhamcar car 174.2 mi
    3h 24m
    $32–46

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Gastonia Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    5h 10m
    $120–195

  4. Taxi, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Shelby to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CLT - RDU
    3. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus bus
    3h 11m
    $165–525

  5. Bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Oakland St & Main Ave to 4th St & Mint Stbus bus 85x
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    4h 56m
    $88–125

  6. Taxi, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shelby to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane CLT - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3h 55m
    $220–754

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Shelby, NC, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Wanda Coach operates a bus from Gastonia, NC - Chester St. to Durham 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shelby to Durham Amtrak Station via Gastonia Station and Charlotte Amtrak Station in around 5h 10m.

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