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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Charlotte?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Durham and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Charlotte?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham Amtrak Station station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Durham to Charlotte?

The distance between Durham and Charlotte is 147 miles. The road distance is 141.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $31 - $32.

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

The train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Durham to Charlotte bus from?

Durham to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Charlotte train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Charlotte?

The best way to get from Durham to Charlotte is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $31 - $32. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Durham to Charlotte bus arrive?

Durham to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Charlotte train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Charlotte?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Charlotte is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Durham to Charlotte.

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

Book your Durham to Charlotte train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Charlotte?

There are 823+ hotels available in Charlotte.

Durham to Charlotte - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 700 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Charlotte 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
1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
2h 38m
$31–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
2h 45m
$26–40
Drive 140.9 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Charlottecar 140.9 mi
2h 25m
$26–38
Line 700 bus, bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Durham Station Gate J to Regional Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
3h 52m
$133–376

Durham to Charlotte by train (Amtrak)

35Weekly Trains

2h 38mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.4 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $31–32 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day.

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