How far is New York City from Durham?

The distance between the two cities is 420 miles (677 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Durham?

Most of the buses traveling from New York City to Durham leave from Chinatown and arrive at Durham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are HMS Trincomalee Trust, Walworth Castle, Hall Hill Farm, Crook Hall and The Bowes Museum.

Bus New York City to Durham from $40 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJul 14

from $88

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from $88

WedJul 16

from $56

ThuJul 17

from $64

FriJul 18

from $46

SatJul 19

from $46

SunJul 20

from $72

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: July 15 at 5:00pm
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: 103 Canal St
Arrival time: July 16 at 1:30am
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: BP Gas Station
Operated by: Wanda Coach
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 30m
Departure time: July 15 at 1:05am
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: New York Port Authority
Arrival time: July 15 at 2:00pm
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 55m
Departure time: July 15 at 2:15pm
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: New York Port Authority
Arrival time: July 16 at 2:20am
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 12h 5m
Departure time: July 15 at 4:00pm
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Arrival time: July 16 at 2:20am
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 10h 20m
Departure time: July 15 at 8:00pm
Departure city: New York City
Departure location: 103 Canal St
Arrival time: July 16 at 4:30am
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: BP Gas Station
Operated by: Wanda Coach
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 30m

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Durham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $266	Average Duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$79 - $333	Average Duration11h 54m	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 11 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

11h 50mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest ticket

17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New York City to Durham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$88

Average bus trip duration11h 50m

Number of daily buses35

Earliest bus departure1:05am

Distance420 miles (677 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,535 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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.

August 6, 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.

November 21, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,106 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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.

August 9, 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.

August 17, 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.

March 7, 2018

Wanda Coach

2.5/5610 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

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.

January 6, 2025

CoachRun

3.5/5630 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2

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US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

New York City to Durham Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from New York City to Durham. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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 - Chinatown

B - GW Bridge

C - New York Port Authority

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 for your trip New York City - Durham, NC, US

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Durham?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

07/12

$48

07/13

$80

Today

$80

07/15

$80

07/16

$50

07/17

$56

07/18

$40

07/19

$40

The cheapest trip from New York City to Durham was searched and found on Jul 18, 2025 with a price of $40

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, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $190 for a bus ticket from New York City to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-07-18.

Usually FlixBus Inc., Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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.

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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.

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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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time11h 50m	Avg Price$88	Daily Departures35
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time11h 54m	Avg Price$119	Daily Departures1

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

Frequently asked questions for your trip New York City - Durham, NC, US

How far is New York City from Durham?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York City to Durham?

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

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About Bus Travel

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

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