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How to get fromHouston to Durhamby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Durham by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane HOU - RDU
    5h 29m
    $177–857

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAH - RDU
    6h 8m
    $129–1,110

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2470
    23h 37m
    $189–270

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    33h 43m
    $388–876

  5. Drive 1,172.9 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Durhamcar car 1,172.9 mi
    19h 29m
    $215–310

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane HOU - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 1m
    $296–1,376

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAH - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 34m
    $218–929

  8. Bus via Winston-Salem (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus bus
    27h 58m
    $178–360

Houston to Durham by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration33h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,074.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Durham via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Doraville Station, Civic Center Station, and Atlanta Downtown in around 23h 37m.

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