The average train between Washington DC and Durham takes 9h and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington DC to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Washington DC and Durham. The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 12:45 PM which arrives into Durham at 7:55 PM. All services require a transfer at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Durham. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Durham station via Durham Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Washington DC to Durham train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to Durham train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Durham is 362 km. The road distance is 537 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 6h 32m.
