The cheapest and fastest buses from Durham, NC to Salisbury, NC
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Durham, NC to Salisbury, NC 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 Salisbury, NC will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 1 buses that leave Durham, NC for Salisbury, NC on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 147 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 m 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.
9:05 PM2h30Durham, NC11:35 PMSalisbury, NC$351One-way0 transfers
9:05 PM2h30Durham, NC11:35 PMSalisbury, NC$351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Durham, NC to Salisbury, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Salisbury, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Salisbury, NC:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Durham, NC to Salisbury, NC costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Salisbury, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
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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.
Durham, NC to Salisbury, NC Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Live departures
Durham, NC to Salisbury, NC bus times
The table below shows live departures for Durham, NC to Salisbury, NC buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:05 PM Durham, NC | 2h30 | 10:35 PM Salisbury, NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Durham, NC to Salisbury, NC
Buses from Durham, NC to Salisbury, NC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 19:05. The fastest bus covers the 91 miles (147 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 91 miles (147 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 7:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
FAQs: Bus from Durham, NC to Salisbury, NC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham, NC to Salisbury, NC by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salisbury, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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