What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Lake Norman?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Lake Norman is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Lake Norman?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Lake Norman is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $24 - $40.

How far is it from Durham to Lake Norman?

The distance between Durham and Lake Norman is 141 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Lake Norman without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Lake Norman without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 46m and costs $100 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Lake Norman?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Durham to Lake Norman, including transfers.

Can I drive from Durham to Lake Norman?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Lake Norman is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Durham to Lake Norman.

Where can I stay near Lake Norman?

There are 893+ hotels available in Lake Norman.

Durham to Lake Norman - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Lake Norman by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or plane

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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to KannapolisPiedmont / ...
2. Take the taxi from Kannapolis to Lake Norman
2h 46m
$105–128
Drive 136.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Lake Norman136.3 mi
2h 33m
$25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus StationFlixBus N2470 / ...
3h 50m
$85–122
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)RDU - CLT
2. Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Lake Norman
3h 41m
$235–478

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

63Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Durham to Lake Norman.

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Distance: 140.5 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Lake Norman, NC, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.

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