How to travel from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC

There are 3 options to travel between Durham, NC and Charlotte, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC is a train with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC:

A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average €31.

A train is €481 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average €509.

The fastest way to travel from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC is by train with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 27m.

Flight takes on average 4h 53m.

The distance from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC is approximately 121 miles (195 km).

The average frequency per day from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC is:

• Around 23 flights per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC:

• 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).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
• Travel with Republic Airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC with the following travel companies:

• 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
• 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines.
• 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

Omio customers who travel from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Boston, MA, Miami, FL, Orlando, FL, Chicago, IL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Charlotte, NC and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Charlotte, NC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Charlotte, NC, you can enjoy thrilling rides at Carowinds amusement park or engage in outdoor adventures like whitewater rafting at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Explore the vibrant arts scene in NoDa, the historic arts and entertainment district, or catch a NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. For cultural experiences, visit the Billy Graham Library or the interactive NASCAR Hall of Fame. Discover hands-on exhibits at Discovery Place Science or stroll through the scenic Freedom Park. Art enthusiasts will appreciate the Mint Museum Uptown, while the Levine Museum of the New South offers insights into post-Civil War Southern history.

To fully experience Charlotte, NC, and its main attractions such as the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Discovery Place Science, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plan for a 2 to 3 day visit.