How much is the train ticket from Washington to Durham?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Durham start from R 970. The average price for this train route is around R 1 274. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Durham?

The average train journey time from Washington to Durham is 6h 53m, covering a distance of 364 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 53m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Durham route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Durham?

The earliest train from Washington to Durham departs at 11:08. And the latest train departs at 11:08.

Train Washington to Durham from R 917 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Durham on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	11:08	Union Station	6h 53m	18:01	Durham Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	11:08	Union Station	6h 53m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:30 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Durham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 634, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

6h 40mAverage duration

364 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 634 - R 2 978	Average duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 970 - R 2 903	Average duration6h 53m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 970

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Durham, NC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Washington to Durham?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Durham start from R 970. The average price for this train route is around R 1 274. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Durham?
The average train journey time from Washington to Durham is 6h 53m, covering a distance of 364 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 53m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Durham route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Durham?
The earliest train from Washington to Durham departs at 11:08. And the latest train departs at 11:08.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 1 211

10/12

R 1 073

Today

R 1 073

12/12

R 2 110

13/12

No data

14/12

No data

15/12

R 986

16/12

R 917

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 917

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

You can expect to pay from R 917 to R 2 560 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 917, which is on 2025-12-16.