How to travel from Durham, NC to Washington, DC

There are 3 options to travel between Durham, NC and Washington, DC including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Durham, NC to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $62 (€51).

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

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $100 (€81).

A bus is $271 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $334 (€271).

The fastest way to travel from Durham, NC to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 2m.

Train takes on average 7h 2m.

The distance from Durham, NC to Washington, DC is approximately 224 miles (362 km).

The average frequency per day from Durham, NC to Washington, DC is:

• 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Durham, NC to Washington, DC:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Durham, NC to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United to go to Washington, DC by flight.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Washington, DC by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Durham, NC to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

• 9 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United.
• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.

Omio customers who travel from Durham, NC to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Washington, DC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Washington, DC, you can discover the National Gallery of Art, stroll through the historic Georgetown neighborhood, visit the world's largest library at the Library of Congress, explore the vibrant Eastern Market, and enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center. Key sights include the National Mall, the White House, the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Lincoln Memorial.

To explore Washington, DC's main attractions such as the National Mall, museums, and monuments, a stay of three to four days is recommended.