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How to get fromAustin to Durhamby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Durham by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane AUS - RDU
    5h 43m
    $131–365

  2. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Durhambus bus
    26h 35m
    $313–408

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    33h 53m
    $263–545

  4. Drive 1,284.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Durhamcar car 1,284.8 mi
    22h 47m
    $235–339

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus
    29h 12m
    $254–480

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    4. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    43h 49m
    $281–593

Austin to Durham by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration33h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Durham via Hyatt Regency Houston, Louisiana St @ Lamar St, Memorial Dr @ Houston Ave, Dwntwn Line End, Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Civic Center Station, and Atlanta Downtown in around 26h 35m.

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