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Bus Raleigh to Durham: Trip Overview

Bus Raleigh to Durham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18
Average bus trip duration35m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:15 AM
Distance22 miles (34 km)
Latest bus departure3:45 PM

Raleigh to Durham Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:15AM - 3:45PM
Minimum Price$9
Average Ticket Price$18
Minimum Trip Duration35m
Average Bus Trip Duration35m
Distance22 miles (34 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Raleigh - Durham

You have the option of traveling from one city to the other by either bus or train. Both are easy and sustainable ways to travel to Durham. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

The average travel time from Raleigh to Durham is about 35m, but you can get there in as little as 35m with the quickest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 22 miles (35 km) that separate the two cities.

About 22 miles (35 km) separate Raleigh and Durham.

You can choose from 5 travel times and travel with Greyhound, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. The number of buses from Raleigh to Durham can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Raleigh to Durham a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 12:15 AM and ending at 3:45 PM.

If you're headed to Durham from Raleigh, chances are that your bus will leave from Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Durham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Raleigh to Durham is $18. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $18 to $25, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Raleigh to Durham! The total travel time for the round-trip is about 1h 10m. So you'll have enough time to visit Durham before returning to Raleigh in the evening.

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Durham Cathedral, Walworth Castle, High Force Waterfall, HMS Trincomalee Trust and Head of Steam, Darlington Railway Centre & Museum.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Raleigh to Durham.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Raleigh to Durham, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Raleigh to Durham will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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.

Will you be returning to Raleigh by bus?

Bus from Durham to Raleigh

You can also go to Durham by train

Train from Raleigh to Durham

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