What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Durham is to bus via New York which costs $100 - $160 and takes 12h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Durham is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $140 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Durham. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Durham via New York, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

How far is it from Boston to Durham?

The distance between Boston and Durham is 632 miles. The road distance is 694.9 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Durham without a car is to bus via New York which takes 12h 24m and costs $100 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Durham?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Boston to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Durham bus from?

Boston to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Durham train from?

Boston to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Durham?

The best way to get from Boston to Durham is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $140 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 12h 24m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $480 and takes 16h 21m.

Where does the Boston to Durham bus arrive?

Boston to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at NYC Downtown station.

Where does the Boston to Durham train arrive?

Boston to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Durham is 695 miles. It takes approximately 12h 32m to drive from Boston to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Durham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Durham by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BOS - RDU
3h 30m
$149–874
Bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to NYC Downtownbus FlixBus 2611
2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Durhambus Nyc
12h 24m
$105–158
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
16h 21m
$212–475
Drive 690.8 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Durhamcar 690.8 mi
12h 32m
$127–183
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
18h 50m
$105–206

Boston to Durham by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 628.2 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and three other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Durham via NYC Downtown and New York, NY in around 12h 24m.

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