There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Ballantyne by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
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- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
4h 2m$50–102Bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus New York
6h 32m$17–48Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
4h 7m$24–47Drive 153.7 mi
- Drive from Durham to Ballantynecar 153.7 mi
2h 47m$28–41Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
5h 43m$67–454
Durham to Ballantyne by train, foot, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Ballantyne is to bus which costs $24 - $50 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Ballantyne is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Ballantyne. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Park Rd & Camelback Cir via Trade St & Graham St and Transit Center- Bay Q. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to Ballantyne station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at I-485 Station via Parkwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Durham and Ballantyne is 161 miles. The road distance is 154.6 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Ballantyne without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Durham to Ballantyne, including transfers.
Durham to Ballantyne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Ballantyne train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to Ballantyne is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Ballantyne, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- customerservice@gotriangle.org
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Phone
- +1 919-485-7433
- Website
- godurhamtransit.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- godurhamtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- support@coachrun.com
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- CoachRun
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Booking & Getting There
Durham to Ballantyne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Durham to Ballantyne train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Ballantyne is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Durham to Ballantyne.
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