There are 6 ways to get from Montreal to Durham by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
best- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane YUL - RDU
6h 23m$223–1,306Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Montreal to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
19h 40m$141–349Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
23h 59m$169–477Drive 834.7 mi
- Drive from Montreal to Durhamcar 834.7 mi
15h 9m$191–276Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BTV - RDU
8h 36m$165–547Bus via New York (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0200
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
21h 35m$141–359
Montreal to Durham by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Durham is to bus which costs $140 - $350 and takes 19h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Durham is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $220 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Durham. However, there are services departing from Montreal and arriving at Durham via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Montreal Central Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 59m.
The distance between Montreal and Durham is 742 miles. The road distance is 839.6 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 19h 40m and costs $140 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Montreal to Durham, including transfers.
Montreal to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Montreal station.
Montreal to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montreal Central Station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Durham is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $220 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $350 and takes 19h 40m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $480 and takes 23h 59m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Durham, NC, USA?
Air Canada, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montreal to Durham via New York Midtown in around 19h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Montreal Central Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Montreal to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–190
- 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 Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Montreal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Montreal to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Durham is 840 miles. It takes approximately 15h 9m to drive from Montreal to Durham.
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