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How to get fromWashington DC to Durhamby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), subway or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to Durham by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), subway, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    6h 21m
    $32–88

  2. Train via Raleigh (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    8h 35m
    $89–201

  3. Drive 256.2 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Durhamcar car 256.2 mi
    4h 23m
    $47–68

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Pettigrew St at Parking Deckbus bus
    4h 14m
    $83–607

  5. Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus bus Greyhound US0670
    8h 34m
    $47–96

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    9h 5m
    $92–205

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    4h 44m
    $42–301

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    3. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Pettigrew St at Parking Deckbus bus
    4h 42m
    $224–1,206

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 5m
    $147–824

  10. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 38m
    $96–448

Washington DC to Durham by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Durham Amtrak Station via McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, Alexandria, and Raleigh Union Station in around 8h 35m.

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