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Compare train, bus, and flight for Durham, NC to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €29. 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 €29, and a flight costs an average of €65.
Distance: 224 miles (362 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€74 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €259 Average price |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Durham, NC to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $81 (€65).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Train takes on average 6h 39m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, GoDurham to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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