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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Durham is to train and fly which costs $180 - $600 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Durham is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $170 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Durham. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Durham via Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

How far is it from Irvine to Durham?

The distance between Irvine and Durham is 2236 miles. The road distance is 2497.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $240 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Irvine to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Durham bus from?

Irvine to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Durham train from?

Irvine to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Irvine to Durham?

The best way to get from Irvine to Durham is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $650 and takes 2 days 12h, you could also train, which costs $360 - $3,600 and takes 2 days 22h.

Where does the Irvine to Durham bus arrive?

Irvine to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Irvine and Durham?

Durham is 3h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 3:51 PM in Irvine and 6:51 PM in Durham.

Where does the Irvine to Durham train arrive?

Irvine to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Durham is 2497 miles. It takes approximately 40h 29m to drive from Irvine to Durham.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 336+ hotels available in Durham.

Irvine to Durham - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
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1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)SNA - RDU
6h 42m
$178–754
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
2d 12h
$245–612
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cary
2d 22h
$362–3,516
Drive 2,482.8 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Durham2,482.8 mi
40h 29m
$454–655
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)LAX - RDU
8h 53m
$189–578
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)SNA - CLT
2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
9h 30m
$311–741

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Distance: 2,222.8 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Durham via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 12h.

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