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How to get fromDurham to Helenby train, taxi, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Durham to Helen by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Toccoa Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Toccoa Station to Helentaxi
    8h 13m
    $137–228

  2. Drive 334.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Helencar334.1 mi
    6h 6m
    $61–89

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durham to GainesvillebusGreyhound US0670
    2. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi
    8h 46m
    $130–199

  4. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeRDU - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
    3. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi
    6h 59m
    $192–491

  5. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Toccoa Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Toccoa Station to Helentaxi
    8h 53m
    $109–216

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)planeCLT - AVL
    3. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Helencar
    8h 27m
    $88–328

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeGSO - ATL
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
    4. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi
    9h 3m
    $179–537

  8. Train, train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)planeFAY - ATL
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesvillebus
    5. Take the taxi from Gainesville to Helentaxi
    9h 20m
    $182–543

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Helen, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Helen. However, you can take the train to Charlotte Amtrak Station, take the train to Toccoa Station, then take the taxi to Helen. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Gainesville then take the taxi to Helen.

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