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

The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Durham is to train which costs $28 - $33 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Charlotte and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charlotte Bus Station station and arriving at Durham. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Charlotte and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Charlotte to Durham?

The distance between Charlotte and Durham is 147 miles. The road distance is 141.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlotte to Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $28 - $33.

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

The train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Charlotte to Durham bus from?

Charlotte to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Charlotte to Durham train from?

Charlotte to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Charlotte to Durham?

The best way to get from Charlotte to Durham is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $28 - $33. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $70 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Charlotte to Durham bus arrive?

Charlotte to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.

Where does the Charlotte to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charlotte to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Durham is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Charlotte to Durham.

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

Book your Charlotte to Durham train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Charlotte to Durham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 346+ hotels available in Durham.

Charlotte to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte to Durham by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
2h 35m
$28–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
2h 36m
$25–70
Drive 140.7 mi
1. Drive from Charlotte to Durhamcar 140.7 mi
2h 27m
$26–38
Fly, bus, line 700 bus
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane CLT - RDU
2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Durham Station Gate Jbus
4h
$132–375

Charlotte to Durham by train (Amtrak)

35Weekly Trains

2h 35mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.4 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–33 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Durham 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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