How to travel from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC

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Compare train and bus 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 €6. 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 €6, and a bus costs an average of €6.

Distance: 21 miles (34 km)

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

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The best way to travel from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak
05:01PM0h35
Durham, NC
05:36PMRaleigh, NC
$691One-way
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Amtrak
05:01PM0h35
Durham, NC
05:36PMRaleigh, NC
$691One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak
05:01PM0h35
Durham, NC
05:36PMRaleigh, NC
$691One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak
10:17PM0h35
Durham, NC
10:52PMRaleigh, NC
$691One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
07:53PM0h36
Durham, NC
08:29PMRaleigh, NC
$691One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
09:27AM0h38
Durham, NC
10:05AMRaleigh, NC
$691One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC

Travel to Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC.

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There are 2 options to travel between Durham, NC and Raleigh, NC including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $0.64 (€0.51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC is by bus with an average journey time of 35m.

Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 35m.

The distance from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC is approximately 21 miles (34 km).
The average frequency per day from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham, NC and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, Go Triangle to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, Go Triangle.
Omio customers who travel from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Charlotte, NC, Greensboro, NC, Philadelphia, PA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Raleigh, NC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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