There are 9 ways to get from El Paso to Durham by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ELP - RDU
9h 47m$336–1,445Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus
39h 30m$191–420Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from El Paso to Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Durhambus
35h 16m$314–509Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from El Paso Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
2d 5h$279–453Drive 1,796.4 mi
- Drive from El Paso to Durhamcar 1,796.4 mi
28h 32m$328–474Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, drive
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane ELP - OAJ
- Drive from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Durhamcar
10h 52m$339–1,377Fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane ELP - FAY
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
13h 30m$339–1,309Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane ELP - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 31m$463–1,961Fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ELP - CLT
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 31m$328–1,280
El Paso to Durham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Paso to Durham is to bus which costs $190 - $420 and takes 39h 30m.
The fastest way to get from El Paso to Durham is to fly which takes 9h 47m and costs $330 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from El Paso station to Durham. However, there are services departing from El Paso Bus Station and arriving at Durham via Dallas Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from El Paso station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from El Paso Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between El Paso and Durham is 1654 miles. The road distance is 1806.9 miles.
The best way to get from El Paso to Durham without a car is to bus via Houston which takes 35h 16m and costs $310 - $550.
It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from El Paso to Durham, including transfers.
El Paso to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Paso Bus Station.
El Paso to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from El Paso Station.
The best way to get from El Paso to Durham is to fly which takes 9h 47m and costs $330 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Houston, which costs $310 - $550 and takes 35h 16m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $460 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between El Paso, TX, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Paso to Durham via Houston, Lockwood Dr @ Harvey Wilson Dr, Eastwood Transit Center, Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Civic Center Station, and Atlanta Downtown in around 35h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,900
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–2,000
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Albert J. Ellis Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport via Houston Hobby Apt, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,300
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,900
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from El Paso Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–32
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Paso to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $120–260
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Downtown to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
El Paso to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Durham is 2h ahead of El Paso. It is currently 1:00 AM in El Paso and 3:00 AM in Durham.
El Paso to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Paso to Durham is 1807 miles. It takes approximately 28h 32m to drive from El Paso to Durham.
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