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

The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Durham is to bus which costs and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Durham is to train which takes 30 min and costs $7 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Raleigh and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Station - Bus Platform A station and arriving at Willard St at Durham Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Raleigh and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Raleigh Union Station station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Raleigh to Durham?

The distance between Raleigh and Durham is 26 miles. The road distance is 24.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Raleigh to Durham without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $7 - $16.

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

The train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station takes 30 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Raleigh to Durham bus from?

Raleigh to Durham bus services, operated by Go Triangle, depart from Union Station - Bus Platform A.

Where do I catch the Raleigh to Durham train from?

Raleigh to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.

Train or bus from Raleigh to Durham?

The best way to get from Raleigh to Durham is to train which takes 30 min and costs $7 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 49 min.

Where does the Raleigh to Durham bus arrive?

Raleigh to Durham bus services, operated by Go Triangle, arrive at Willard St at Durham Station.

Where does the Raleigh to Durham train arrive?

Raleigh to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Raleigh to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Durham is 24 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Raleigh to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 705+ hotels available in Durham.

Raleigh to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Durham by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
30 min
$7–16
Drive 23.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Raleigh to Durhamcar 23.9 mi
31 min
$5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Willard St at Durham Stationbus Drx
49 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Raleigh to Durhamtaxi 23.9 mi
31 min
$65–85

Raleigh to Durham by train (Amtrak)

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30 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $7–16 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Go Triangle operates a bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Willard St at Durham Station hourly, and the journey takes 49 min.

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