There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Tulsa by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tulsa International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane RDU - TUL
7h 51m$166–858Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane RDU - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Tulsacar
8h 37m$163–784Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis to Tulsabus
25h 19m$215–334Drive 1,103.5 mi
- Drive from Durham to Tulsacar 1,103.5 mi
18h 46m$202–291Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Tulsa International Airport
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane GSO - TUL
8h 33m$225–1,073Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Tulsa International Airport
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane CLT - TUL
8h 36m$194–892Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane CLT - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Tulsacar
8h 53m$181–818Train, train to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Tulsa International Airport
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain
- Take the train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane FAY - TUL
11h 9m$193–882Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis to Tulsabus
26h 15m$213–340
Durham to Tulsa by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durham to Tulsa is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to Tulsa is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $160 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Tulsa. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Tulsa via Atlanta Bus Station and Memphis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 19m.
The distance between Durham and Tulsa is 986 miles. The road distance is 1109.9 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to Tulsa without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 25h 19m and costs $210 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Durham to Tulsa, including transfers.
Durham to Tulsa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Durham to Tulsa is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $210 - $340 and takes 25h 19m.
Durham to Tulsa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Downtown station.
Tulsa is 1h behind Durham. It is currently 6:28 AM in Durham and 5:28 AM in Tulsa.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Tulsa, OK, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Tulsa via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Memphis in around 25h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tulsa International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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