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

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

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane EWR - RDU
    4h 41m
    $67–388

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471
    11h
    $60–190

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    11h 34m
    $100–340

  4. Drive 473.1 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Durhamcar car 473.1 mi
    8h 25m
    $87–125

  5. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, bus, line 700 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane JFK - RDU
    4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Durham Station Gate Jbus bus
    5h 24m
    $71–382

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly, bus, line 700 bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LGA - RDU
    4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Durham Station Gate Jbus bus
    6h 15m
    $119–499

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    6h 3m
    $106–991

  8. Bus via East Broadway/Pike St

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Durhambus bus Nyc
    11h 15m
    $81–121

Newark to Durham by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Spirit Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Durham once daily. Tickets cost $65–180 and the journey takes 11h. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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