The average train between Washington DC and Durham takes 11h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Washington DC and Durham. The earliest departure is at 10:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 1:33 PM which arrives into Durham at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 11h 51m. 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 Raleigh Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
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 530 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Durham Amtrak Station via McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, Alexandria, and Raleigh Union Station in around 8h 35m.
