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Compare train, bus, and flight for Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $187.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $382 Average price |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC
How to get from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $33 (€26).
A bus is $161 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $187 (€149).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Flight takes on average 1h 4m.
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham, NC and Charlotte, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Douglas International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham Station, Durham, NC and arrive in Charlotte Station, Charlotte, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Durham Station and arrive in Charlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, GoDurham to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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