There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Durham by train, bus, car, plane or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 32m
Cheapest option
Bus via Philadelphia • 7h 53m
6 alternative options
Bus • 5h 25m
Drive • 3h 32m
Fly Reagan Washington to Newark, bus • 5h 17m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Durham is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Durham is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Washington and Durham is 192 miles. The road distance is 187.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $100 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Washington to Durham, including transfers.
The best way to get from Washington to Durham is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 5h 25m.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Durham is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Washington to Durham.
There are 62+ hotels available in Durham. Prices start at $58 USD per night.
- Distance: 192.1 miles
- Duration: 4h 32m
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Durham, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Washington to Durham via 30th Street Station and Doylestown in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Allentown twice daily. Tickets cost $18 - $70 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $450
Flights from Washington Dulles to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120 - $450
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $450
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $390
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $380
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Reagan Washington to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $700
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35 - $420
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $18 - $150
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $30 - $260
- Business Seat - Adult
- $35 - $290
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $60 - $220
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $120 - $400
- First Class - Adult
- $120 - $420
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $7 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $24 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $80 - $210
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $5 - $28
- Child Coach - short notice
- $18 - $28
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $15 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $17 - $55
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $22 - $40
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $90
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $17 - $90
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from 30th Street Station to Doylestown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7 - $8
- Website
- http://www.septa.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www5.septa.org/travel/routes/
- Phone
- +1 202-637-7000
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- after 9:30 p.m. and weekend fare
- $2
- Senior / Disabled
- $2 - $4
- standard fare
- $3 - $6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $18 - $70
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Easton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station, Washington, DC to 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5 - $50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $50
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- webmaster@transbridgelines.com
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Easton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6 - $35
- Website
- https://transbridgelines.com
- Schedules at
- https://transbridgelines.com/choose-your-route
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Easton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8 - $40
- Website
- https://transbridgelines.com
- Schedules at
- https://transbridgelines.com/choose-your-route
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