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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 an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $530.
Distance: 224 miles (362 km)
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $530 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 2h 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Durham, NC to Washington, DC
Compare the available ways to get from Durham, NC to Washington, DC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $101.
A bus is $466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $530.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$12. The journey takes 5h 50m versus 4h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
9:00 AM 7h15 Durham Station 4:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:00 AM 7h15 Durham Station 4:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AA12776:00 AM 1h08 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 7:08 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport $275 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
9:15 PM 5h50 Durham Station 3:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station $48 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:15 AM 5h10 Durham Station 7:25 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station $54 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:50 AM 5h20 Durham Station 9:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AA683 · AA2719
6:10 AM 4h00 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 10:10 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport $118 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA1904 · AA2799
7:21 PM 3h48 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 11:09 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport $148 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA638 · AA1735
10:07 AM 5h48 Raleigh-Durham International Airport 3:55 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport $209 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $101.
A bus is $466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $530.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
- Around 98 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 Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham Station, Durham, NC and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Flights mostly depart from Piedmont Triad International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Durham Station and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 11 direct flights per day with United, psa airlines, Republic Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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