What is the cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Durham is to bus via Exxon Hillsborough - Durham which costs $27 - $60 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Durham is to fly and bus and line 700 bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $90 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Durham. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Washington, DC and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Durham?

The distance between Washington, DC and Durham is 262 miles. The road distance is 259.9 miles.

How do I travel from Washington, DC to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Washington, DC to Durham?

The bus from Washington Union Station to Durham takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Durham bus from?

Washington, DC to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Washington, DC to Durham?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Durham is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can train via Raleigh, which costs $60 - $350 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Washington, DC to Durham bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Durham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.

Where does the Washington, DC to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Durham is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Washington, DC to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington, DC to Durham?

Book your Washington, DC to Durham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Washington, DC to Durham?

Book your Washington, DC to Durham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 328+ hotels available in Durham.

Washington, DC to Durham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Washington, DC to Durham by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to DurhamFlixBus N2471 / ...
5h 5m
$40–130
Bus via Exxon Hillsborough - Durham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Exxon Hillsborough - DurhamNew York
7h 7m
$27–58
Train via Raleigh (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union StationFloridian / ...
2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak StationPiedmont / ...
7h 23m
$63–350
Drive 258.4 mi
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Durham258.4 mi
4h 21m
$48–69
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus, line 700 bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)DCA - RDU
2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Center
3. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Durham Station Gate J
4h 9m
$94–610
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak StationCarolinian
7h 50m
$50–170
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)BWI - RDU
4h 19m
$152–938
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)IAD - RDU
4h 52m
$164–514

Washington, DC to Durham by bus

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Distance: 260.2 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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 $40–130 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station via Raleigh Union Station in around 7h 23m.

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