How to travel from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC

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Travel Information between Durham, NC and Charlotte, NC

distanceDistance121 miles (195 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight

Travel 121 miles (195 km) by train, bus or flight to Charlotte, NC from Durham, NC. Travelers can even take a direct from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC.

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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.

Amtrak
10:32AM2h38
Durham Station, Durham, NC
01:10PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$321One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak
10:32AM2h38
Durham Station, Durham, NC
01:10PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$321One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
American Airlines
12:52PM1h11
Raleigh-Durham International Airport, NC (RDU)
02:03PMDouglas International Airport, NC (CLT)
$4151One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
07:02AM2h26
Durham Station, Durham, NC
09:28AMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$321One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
01:17PM2h38
Durham Station, Durham, NC
03:55PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$321One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
03:47PM2h34
Durham Station, Durham, NC
06:21PMCharlotte Station, Charlotte, NC
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:10AM2h40
Durham, NC
10:50AMCharlotte, NC
$401One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
02:10PM3h25
Durham, NC
05:35PMCharlotte, NC
$401One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
04:45PM4h05
Durham, NC
08:50PMCharlotte, NC
$401One-way
0 transfers
American Airlines
10:08AM1h12
Raleigh-Durham International Airport, NC (RDU)
11:20AMDouglas International Airport, NC (CLT)
$4151One-way
0 transfers
American Airlines
09:01AM1h12
Raleigh-Durham International Airport, NC (RDU)
10:13AMDouglas International Airport, NC (CLT)
$4151One-way
0 transfers
American Airlines
11:18AM1h12
Raleigh-Durham International Airport, NC (RDU)
12:30PMDouglas International Airport, NC (CLT)
$4151One-way
0 transfers

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Travel to Charlotte from Durham on Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Durham to Charlotte, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC

      FAQs: 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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      You can travel between Durham, NC and Charlotte, NC by train, bus or flight.

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

      Looking to extend your trip from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC? Many Omio customers who go from Durham, NC to Charlotte, NC usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC, New York, NY, Greensboro, NC or Cary, NC. If you're looking to explore Washington, DC, Raleigh, NC, New York, NY, Greensboro, NC or Cary, NC from Charlotte, NC, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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