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Compare bus, train, and flight for Durham, NC to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $350 (€286) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $395 (€323).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Flight takes on average 8h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Durham, NC to Richmond, VA
How to get from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:50 AM3h05Durham, NC10:55 AMRichmond, VA$421One-way0 transfers
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- 7:50 AM3h05Durham, NC10:55 AMRichmond, VA$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:50 AM3h05Durham, NC10:55 AMRichmond, VA$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:15 AM3h50Durham, NC5:05 AMRichmond, VA$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $350 (€286) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Richmond, VA costing on average $395 (€323).
Other travel options to Richmond, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 13m.
Flight takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham, NC and Richmond, VA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Durham Station and arrive in Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Richmond International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham Station, Durham, NC and arrive in Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Richmond, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Richmond, VA by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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