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Compare bus and train for Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC:
A train is $0.98 (€0.78) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 37m.
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How to get from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:15 AM0h35Durham, NC2:50 AMRaleigh, NC$121One-way0 transfers
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2:15 AM0h35Durham, NC2:50 AMRaleigh, NC$121One-way0 transfers
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2:15 AM0h35Durham, NC2:50 AMRaleigh, NC$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC:
A train is $0.98 (€0.78) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 37m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham, NC and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham Station, Durham, NC and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Durham Station and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, Go Triangle to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Go Triangle.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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