What is the cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Durham is to train and bus which costs $80 - $210 and takes 19h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Durham is to fly and bus and line 700 bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $170 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Durham. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Durham via E Main St & S 5Th St, Columbus and Winston Salem(Trans Center). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Indianapolis and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Charlottesville and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 54m.

How far is it from Indianapolis to Durham?

The distance between Indianapolis and Durham is 522 miles. The road distance is 592.5 miles.

How do I travel from Indianapolis to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 17h 8m and costs $100 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Durham?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Indianapolis to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Durham bus from?

Indianapolis to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Durham train from?

Indianapolis to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.

Train or bus from Indianapolis to Durham?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Durham is to bus which takes 17h 8m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $340 and takes 21h 54m.

Where does the Indianapolis to Durham bus arrive?

Indianapolis to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.

Where does the Indianapolis to Durham train arrive?

Indianapolis to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.

Can I drive from Indianapolis to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Durham is 592 miles. It takes approximately 10h 17m to drive from Indianapolis to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Indianapolis to Durham?

Book your Indianapolis to Durham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Durham?

Book your Indianapolis to Durham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 283+ hotels available in Durham.

Indianapolis to Durham - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Durham by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 from Indianapolis, bus, line 700 bus
best
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)IND - RDU
2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Center
3. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Durham Station Gate J
5h 4m
$172–405
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
3. Take the bus from Coble Transportation Center to N Columbia St at W Franklin St4
19h 29m
$84–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durham
17h 8m
$105–232
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesville
2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensboro
3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
21h 54m
$120–336
Drive 589.1 mi
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Durham589.1 mi
10h 17m
$108–156
Bus to Covington, fly
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)CVG - RDU
7h 21m
$112–691
Train via Arlington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to AlexandriaCardinal
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak StationCarolinian
26h 44m
$225–543

Indianapolis to Durham by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

17h 8mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Indianapolis to Durham.

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Distance: 518.7 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Durham via Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 17h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Durham Amtrak Station via Charlottesville and Greensboro in around 21h 54m.

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