There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Roper by train, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Train, bus, taxi • 4h 48m
Cheapest option
Bus, taxi • 5h 58m
3 alternative options
Train, bus, taxi via Raleigh • 5h 40m
Train, bus, taxi via Ahoskie • 6h 10m
Drive • 2h 39m
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The cheapest way to get from Durham to Roper is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 2h 39m.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Roper is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 2h 39m.
The distance between Durham and Roper is 129 miles. The road distance is 149.1 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Roper without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 4h 48m and costs $160 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Durham to Roper, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Roper is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Durham to Roper.
There are seven+ hotels available in Roper. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

- Distance: 128.7 miles
- Duration: 4h 48m
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Roper, NC, USA?
There is no direct connection from Durham to Roper. However, you can take the train to Wilson, take the walk to Wilson, take the bus to Greenville, then take the taxi to Roper. Alternatively, you can take the train to Raleigh Union Station, take the train to Wilson, take the walk to Wilson, take the bus to Greenville, then take the taxi to Roper.

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $22 - $35
- Premium
- $170 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Business Seat
- $27 - $40
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $24 - $35
- Premium
- $180 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Business Seat
- $30 - $50

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wilson to Greenville
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $16
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $11 - $16
- Flexible
- $27 - $40
Bus from Raleigh to Ahoskie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $28
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $19 - $28
- Flexible
- $35 - $55
Bus from Wilson to Ahoskie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $22
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $15 - $22
- Flexible
- $30 - $50

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wilson to Greenville Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- $130 - $160
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