There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane SEA - RDU
8h 51m$202–562Bus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus
2d 18h$441–853Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
3d$892–1,966Drive 2,784 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Durhamcar 2,784 mi
45h 39m$509–734Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane SEA - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 43m$309–1,176Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airport
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BLI - RDU
11h 36m$237–915Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SEA - CLT
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 12m$250–952
Seattle to Durham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Durham is to fly which costs $200 - $600 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Durham is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $200 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Durham via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 0h.
The distance between Seattle and Durham is 2395 miles. The road distance is 2800.3 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $440 - $900.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Seattle to Durham, including transfers.
Seattle to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Durham is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $200 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $900 and takes 2 days 18h, you could also train, which costs $850 - $2,000 and takes 3 days 0h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Durham via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 2d 18h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Durham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Durham is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 4:52 AM in Seattle and 7:52 AM in Durham.
Seattle to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Durham is 2800 miles. It takes approximately 45h 39m to drive from Seattle to Durham.
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