There are 8 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham by plane, bus, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IAD - RDU
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus
2h 42m$333–1,342Bus via Springfield (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
9h 3m$43–88Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
4h 38m$560–1,212Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
7h 24m$51–118Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
8h 38m$104–226Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
3h 33m$118–548Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Durham261.1 mi
4h 38mDrive 261.1 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durhamcar 261.1 mi
4h 38m$48–69
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham is to bus via Springfield which costs $40 - $90 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham is to fly and line 700 bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $330 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Durham via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Durham is 243 miles. The road distance is 262.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Durham, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Durham via Washington Union Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 6h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Durham.
There are 365+ hotels available in Durham.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Durham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.