There are 5 ways to get from Hampton to Durham by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORF - RDU
4h 54m$124–512Drive 179.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hampton to Durhamcar 179.5 mi
4h 3m$33–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
8h 21m$147–247Bus
- Take the bus from Washington & 34Th to Boundary & Armisteadbus 921
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus
9h 20m$36–64Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, line 700 bus
- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHF - RDU
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus
7h 54m$80–460
Hampton to Durham by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hampton to Durham is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Hampton to Durham is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hampton to Durham. However, there are services departing from Hampton Transit Center and arriving at Durham via Washington & 34Th, Williamsburg Bus Stop and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Hampton to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Hampton and Durham is 193 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hampton to Durham without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Hampton to Durham, including transfers.
Hampton to Durham bus services, operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), depart from Washington & 34Th station.
Hampton to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Hampton to Durham is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 8h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Hampton, VA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pembroke & Wine to Durham Amtrak Station via Dntc, Norfolk, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 8h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
Bus from Washington & 34Th to Boundary & Armistead
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- customerservice@gotriangle.org
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
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Booking & Getting There
Hampton to Durham bus services, operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), arrive at Boundary & Armistead station.
Hampton to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hampton to Durham is 181 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Hampton to Durham.
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