What's the distance between New York City and Durham by coach?

The journey from New York City to Durham by coach covers an approximate distance of 420 miles (677 km).

How can I travel from New York City to Durham avoiding air travel?

To travel from New York City to Durham without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus New York City to Durham from US$48 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New York City to Durham on 11 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:00	103 Canal St	8h 30m	06:30	BP Gas Station	Cheapest
	20:00	103 Canal St	8h 30m	04:30	BP Gas Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:50	New York Port Authority	10h 55m	05:45	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	23:00	New York Port Authority	15h 10m	14:10	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	10h 30m	08:30	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Durham on 12 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:00	103 Canal St	8h 30m	06:30	BP Gas Station	Cheapest
	17:00	103 Canal St	8h 30m	01:30	BP Gas Station	Fastest
	01:05	New York Port Authority	13h 5m	14:10	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	01:35	New York Port Authority	13h	14:35	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	12h 5m	14:35	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Durham on 13 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:00	103 Canal St	8h 30m	01:30	BP Gas Station	CheapestFastest
	01:05	New York Port Authority	13h 5m	14:10	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	01:35	New York Port Authority	13h	14:35	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	12h 5m	14:35	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	20:00	103 Canal St	8h 30m	04:30	BP Gas Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Durham on 15 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	12:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	12h 35m	01:05	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	17:00	103 Canal St	8h 30m	01:30	BP Gas Station	Fastest
	01:05	New York Port Authority	13h 5m	14:10	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	16:30	New York Port Authority	11h 20m	03:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	18:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	9h 50m	03:50	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Durham

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$56 - US$192	Average duration12h 5m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average priceUS$79 - US$328	Average duration10h 57m	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 12 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just US$56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

42bus per day

12h 5mAverage duration

US$56Cheapest ticket

17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Durham, NC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$87

Average bus trip duration12h 5m

Number of daily buses42

Earliest bus departure01:05

Distance422 miles

Latest bus departure23:59

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,858 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 10858 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$66

FlixBus New York City Durham recent customer reviews

I did not face any problems during the trip except for some loud passengers who spoke loudly and their kids were also making noise

Israa M.

6 August 2024

The fact that while I was running towards the bus, it pulled off. And when I was told that I couldn’t change my time to catch another bus for the Holidays I was told I would have to spend another 160$ Thats BS!!!

Dougasia S.

21 November 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,312 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87312 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$66

Greyhound New York City Durham recent customer reviews

I wish the public relationship was better ,especially the driver form NY. She was horrible

Anderson I.

9 August 2019

The bus didn’t come until 3am the next morning. Then when I got to the next stop in Richmond there was no driver for the connecting bus. I had to find other means of transportation to Durham which put me in a bind financially

Kerri B.

17 August 2018

what trip you guys talking about bus came around 12:30 then they told me they dont have a seet for me after waiting 3 horus are kidding me sending this email i made my complain already and i will tell everybody to how bad your company

Betul A.

7 March 2018

Wanda Coach

2.5/5638 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

Based on 638 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at US$58

Wanda Coach New York City Durham recent customer reviews

That was the most third-world travel experience I've ever had in the U.S. Surreal. I understand I bought a ticket on a Chinatown bus, BUT STILL. It cost the same as a Greyhound bus ticket, not half as much. Old broken bus, broken seats that were stuck reclining all the way back, no reading lights, no wifi, no bathroom, no movie, etc. But it was the experience itself that was so bananas. The driver screamed unintelligible phrases at us whenever the bus stopped. (I am an immigrant, I have empathy for non-native speakers) At one point, he stopped the bus on the opposite side of the rest stop from the Travel Plaza food. When a passenger pointed this out, the driver screamed at him and squared off, absolutely escalating the innocent question into a super-scary conflict. There was no indication of when/if we'd stop. There was no bathroom break for 4 hours. And he really was actually screaming at us. I can understand this is a cultural difference, but it was the opposite of normal customer service. He was on a hands-free phone call the entire trip. I will say this, he was an excellent driver. But I will never choose this company to travel again.

Adriana D.

6 January 2025

CoachRun

3.5/5653 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi2.2

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New York City to Durham Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from New York City to Durham.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Durham from New York City, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Durham?

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - Chinatown

C - GW Bridge

D - Chinatown - E Broadway

E - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Greyhound Bus Station

B - Compare Foods Durham

C - Durham Compare Foods Durham

D - Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Durham, NC, US

What's the distance between New York City and Durham by coach?
The journey from New York City to Durham by coach covers an approximate distance of 420 miles (677 km).
How can I travel from New York City to Durham avoiding air travel?
To travel from New York City to Durham without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/10

US$63

10/10

US$62

Today

US$52

12/10

US$75

13/10

US$80

14/10

US$68

15/10

US$69

16/10

US$52

The cheapest trip from New York City to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on 11 Oct 2025 with a price of US$52

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New York City to Durham, NC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$52 to US$215 for a bus ticket from New York City to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$52, which is on 2025-10-16.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New York City and Durham!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from New York City to Durham.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from New York City to Durham.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New York City to Durham.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Durham, NC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time12h 5m	Avg priceUS$87	Daily departures42
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time10h 57m	Avg priceUS$119	Daily departures1

Will you be returning to New York City by bus?

Bus from Durham, NC, US to New York City

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Train from New York City to Durham, NC, US

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