- Must visit
The Andy Warhol Museum
The largest museum in North America dedicated to a single artist, covering Andy Warhol’s life, films, prints, and archives. A major contemporary art stop on the North Shore.
Cheapest price
$157
Average price
$177
Fastest journey
13 h
Average duration
13 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
504 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Durham, NC to Pittsburgh, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham, NC to Pittsburgh, PA will cost around $177 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $157.
Of the 2 buses that leave Durham, NC for Pittsburgh, PA on Thu, May 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 504 km distance in an average of 13 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 13 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Pittsburgh, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $117. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $117, and a train costs an average of $215.
Distance: 313 miles (504 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$168 Average price Cheapest | $243 Average price | $410 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 53m Average total duration 14h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 49m Average total duration 28h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Pittsburgh, PA:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Pittsburgh, PA costing on average $243 (€196).
A bus is $242 (€195) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Pittsburgh, PA costing on average $410 (€331).
Other travel options to Pittsburgh, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 23m.
Train takes on average 28h 19m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Flixbus USA | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $130 |
The table below shows live departures for Durham, NC to Pittsburgh, PA buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:10 PM Durham, NC | 14h40 | 3:50 AM Pittsburgh, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Durham, NC | 14h40 | 4:50 AM Pittsburgh, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
![]() | 1:15 AM Durham, NC | 13h00 | 2:15 PM Pittsburgh, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 AM Durham, NC | 13h00 | 3:15 PM Pittsburgh, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Durham, NC to Pittsburgh, PA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 14h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $117 (€94) but you can travel from only $109 (€88) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 313 miles (504 km) distance in 13h 0m.
Distance 313 miles (504 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $117 (€94) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 13h 0m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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