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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Durham by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ATH - RDU
    17h 59m
    $426–1,516

  2. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ATH - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    18h 48m
    $358–1,195

  3. Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ATH - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    19h 22m
    $544–1,846

  4. Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ATH - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus bus
    23h 13m
    $478–1,760

  5. Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane ATH - FAY
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Selma Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    22h 30m
    $382–1,224

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ATH - IAD
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    22h 25m
    $544–1,696

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration15h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$416Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,379.3 mi
  • Duration: 17h 59m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Durham, NC, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours.

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