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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 $274.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $442 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $38 (€31).
A train is $407 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $442 (€356).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 51m.
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:05 PM2h40Durham Station12:45 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:05 PM2h40Durham Station12:45 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA19035:00 AM1h00Raleigh-Durham International Airport6:00 AMDouglas International Airport$4291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 71 Piedmont7:02 AM2h26Durham Station, Durham, NC9:28 AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$361One-way0 transfers
- 77 Piedmont3:47 PM2h34Durham Station, Durham, NC6:21 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$361One-way0 transfers
- 75 Piedmont1:17 PM2h38Durham Station, Durham, NC3:55 PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC$361One-way0 transfers
1:10 AM2h45Durham Station3:55 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$331One-way0 transfers- FlixBus2:30 AM2h30Durham Station5:00 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:55 AM2h35Durham Station6:30 AMCharlotte, W 4th St (Greyhound Bus Station)$351One-way0 transfers
- AA238111:13 AM1h08Raleigh-Durham International Airport12:21 PMDouglas International Airport$4291One-way0 transfers
- AA24206:43 AM1h10Raleigh-Durham International Airport7:53 AMDouglas International Airport$4291One-way0 transfers
- AA23628:57 AM1h16Raleigh-Durham International Airport10:13 AMDouglas International Airport$4291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $38 (€31).
A train is $407 (€327) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC costing on average $442 (€356).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 51m.
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- 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 Amtrak to go to Charlotte, NC by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Charlotte, NC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Charlotte, NC by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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