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Compare train, bus, and flight for Durham, NC to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 224 miles (362 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $331 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Washington, DC:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $99 (€81).
A bus is $269 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $331 (€271).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Durham, NC to Washington, DC
How to get from Durham, NC to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham, NC to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:05 PM5h10Durham Station10:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:05 PM5h10Durham Station10:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA153510:32 AM1h11Raleigh-Durham International Airport11:43 AMDulles International Airport$2331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 80 Carolinian9:27 AM7h04Durham Station, Durham, NC4:31 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$621One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:40 AM5h15Durham Station7:55 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$501One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:50 AM5h20Durham Station9:10 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$501One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:15 AM5h10Durham Station7:25 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$571One-way0 transfers
- AA2394 · AA13188:08 PM3h59Raleigh-Durham International Airport12:07 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$1681One-way1 transfer
- AA2379 · AA13186:25 PM5h42Raleigh-Durham International Airport12:07 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$1681One-way1 transfer
- UA17896:15 AM1h11Raleigh-Durham International Airport7:26 AMDulles International Airport$2331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $99 (€81).
A bus is $269 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $331 (€271).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham, NC and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Piedmont Triad International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham Station, Durham, NC and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Durham Station and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 9 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United.
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