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Compare train and bus for Durham, NC to Greensboro, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Greensboro, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Durham, NC to Greensboro, NC
Compare the available ways to get from Durham, NC to Greensboro, NC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Greensboro, NC:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Durham, NC to Greensboro, NC costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Greensboro, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 39m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$3. The journey takes 1h 9m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Durham, NC to Greensboro, NC
How to get from Durham, NC to Greensboro, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham, NC to Greensboro, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:05 AM 0h55 Durham, NC 3:00 AM Greensboro, NC $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:05 AM 0h55 Durham, NC 3:00 AM Greensboro, NC $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:05 AM 0h55 Durham, NC 3:00 AM Greensboro, NC $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:05 PM 0h55 Durham, NC 9:00 PM Greensboro, NC $18 1 One-way 0 transfers9:55 AM 1h00 Durham, NC 10:55 AM Greensboro, NC $18 1 One-way 0 transfers9:05 PM 0h55 Durham, NC 10:00 PM Greensboro, NC $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Greensboro, NC:
A train is $5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Durham, NC to Greensboro, NC costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Greensboro, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 39m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham, NC and Greensboro, NC as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham Station, Durham, NC and arrive in Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Durham Station and arrive in Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Greensboro, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Greensboro, NC by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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