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How to get fromSeattle to Durhamby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Durham by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SEA - RDU
    8h 25m
    $156–659

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3d
    $916–2,036

  3. Drive 2,767.3 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Durhamcar car 2,767.3 mi
    46h 20m
    $505–730

  4. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane SEA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 4m
    $250–976

  5. Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BLI - RDU
    12h 39m
    $210–864

Seattle to Durham by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3dAverage Duration
Ticket$916Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Pettigrew St at Parking Deck via Chicago Union Station, Cary, Cary Depot, and Regional Transit Center in around 3d.

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