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

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There are 9 ways to get from Portland to Durham by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PDX - RDU
    10h 2m
    $213–956

  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SEA - RDU
    11h 10m
    $191–787

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3d 1h
    $900–1,964

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus
    3d 6h
    $574–1,180

  5. Drive 2,780.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Durhamcar car 2,780.8 mi
    45h 59m
    $508–733

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PDX - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 46m
    $326–1,273

  7. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane EUG - RDU
    11h 56m
    $244–915

  8. Fly Portland International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PDX - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 9m
    $237–999

  9. Fly Portland International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane plane PDX - FAY
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 25m
    $228–901

Portland to Durham by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$900Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Pettigrew St at Parking Deck via Chicago Union Station, Cary, Cary Depot, and Regional Transit Center in around 3d 1h.

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