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Compare for Durham, NH to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham, NH to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $125 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $125, while a flight costs an average of $531.
Distance: 432 miles (696 km)
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$324 Average price | $531 Average price | $125 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 41m Average total duration 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Durham, NH to Washington, DC
Compare the available ways to get from Durham, NH to Washington, DC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NH to Washington, DC:
A bus is $199 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NH to Washington, DC costing on average $324.
A bus is $406 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NH to Washington, DC costing on average $531.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 17m.
Bus takes on average 11h 41m.
Tickets start at around $324 compared to roughly $98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$225. The journey takes 9h 47m versus 8h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Durham, NH to Washington, DC
How to get from Durham, NH to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham, NH to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· · 2:50 PM 12h40 Portsmouth, Hanover Station 3:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station $102 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
· · 2:50 PM 12h40 Portsmouth, Hanover Station 3:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station $102 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
UA17345:30 AM 1h40 Edward L. Logan International Airport 7:10 AM Dulles International Airport $349 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
682 Downeaster · 1163 Northeast Regional8:25 AM 11h25 Durham Station, Durham, NH 7:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC $176 1 One-way 1 transfer
680 Downeaster · 1161 Northeast Regional6:25 AM 11h01 Durham Station, Durham, NH 5:26 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC $304 1 One-way 1 transfer
680 Downeaster · 1087 Northeast Regional6:25 AM 12h09 Durham Station, Durham, NH 6:34 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC $304 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM 21h25 Portsmouth, Hanover Station 12:15 PM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD $105 1 One-way 3 transfers
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FlixBus12:55 AM 24h40 Portsmouth, Hanover Station 1:35 AM Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) $129 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 AM 19h40 Portsmouth, Hanover Station 8:35 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA $129 1 One-way 2 transfers
B68551:00 PM 1h45 Edward L. Logan International Airport 2:45 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport $300 1 One-way 0 transfers
B6115510:34 AM 1h45 Edward L. Logan International Airport 12:19 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport $300 1 One-way 0 transfers
B615552:09 PM 1h46 Edward L. Logan International Airport 3:55 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport $300 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NH to Washington, DC:
A bus is $199 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NH to Washington, DC costing on average $324.
A bus is $406 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NH to Washington, DC costing on average $531.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 17m.
Bus takes on average 11h 41m.
- Around 64 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham, NH and Washington, DC as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham Station, Durham, NH and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, Hanover Station and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Edward L. Logan International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 15 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines.
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