How to travel from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC

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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $463.

Distance: 121 miles (195 km)

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$36

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$36

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$463

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3h 12m

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2h 42m

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3h 19m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.2kg

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FlixBus

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Republic Airlines

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The cheapest way to travel from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC is a bus with an average price of $36.

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

A bus is $0.45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $36.

A bus is $427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $463.

The fastest way to travel from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC is by train with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 19m.

Flight takes on average 4h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Durham, NC and Charlotte, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NCĀ among Omio's users.

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from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC

How to get from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • Amtrak71 Piedmont
    7:02 AM2h36
    Durham Station, Durham, NC
    9:38 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak71 Piedmont
    7:02 AM2h36
    Durham Station, Durham, NC
    9:38 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA1903
    6:20 AM1h05
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    7:25 AMDouglas International Airport
    $4431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak73 Piedmont
    10:32 AM2h39
    Durham Station, Durham, NC
    1:11 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak75 Piedmont
    1:17 PM2h39
    Durham Station, Durham, NC
    3:56 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak77 Piedmont
    3:57 PM2h41
    Durham Station, Durham, NC
    6:38 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:55 AM2h35
    Durham Station
    6:30 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM2h35
    Durham Station
    11:05 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM2h40
    Durham Station
    12:45 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1897
    2:04 PM1h09
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    3:13 PMDouglas International Airport
    $4431One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA1753
    8:13 AM1h09
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    9:22 AMDouglas International Airport
    $4431One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2688
    12:09 PM1h09
    Raleigh-Durham International Airport
    1:18 PMDouglas International Airport
    $4431One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC

Travel to Charlotte, NC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC.

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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 bus with an average price of $36.

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

A bus is $0.45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $36.

A bus is $427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $463.

The fastest way to travel from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC is by train with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 19m.

Flight takes on average 4h 51m.

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 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.

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 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.
  • 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 Raleigh, NC, Washington, DC, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, Greensboro, NC. 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.
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