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Trips per day103
bus lines2
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About Burlington

About halfway between Winston-Salem and Durham in North Carolina, Burlington is a bustling city originally named "Company Shops" because of the railroad offices and shops that the North Carolina Railroad Company established at the site. Though a small city, Burlington's community is a charming place to explore with all of the amenities you need for a comfortable stay.

Start at the Company Shops Depot, once the town's busy train station but now a venue for events and concerts. Next, learn about the War of the Regulation that occurred in North Carolina in 1771 by visiting the Alamance Battleground State Historic Site. If you're traveling with little ones, head to neighboring Graham to spend the day at the Children's Museum of Alamance County. Nature lovers can check out the Shallow Ford Natural Area and tours at Cedarock Park.

The nearest major airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport, about 45 minutes away from Burlington. You can take the Amtrak Carolinian or Piedmont directly into Burlington from New York, D.C., Charlotte, or Raleigh. Bus routes also make it easy to reach Burlington, especially on affordable Wanda Coach trips from New York.

What bus companies travel to Burlington, North Carolina?

Located in North Carolina, Burlington is accessible by bus from 62 other cities. You can choose from 103 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Burlington on Wanderu. Wanda Coach usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Burlington are also available..

Bus companies serving Burlington

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Tornado Bus5819h 46m$262.90
Wanda Coach55h 13m$128.41

  • Tornado Bus is a Texan bus company operating in Texas and Mexico. Their bus service connects cities such as Houston, McAllen, San Antonio, and the international border at El Paso. Their buses offer onboard WiFi, plenty of leg room, air conditioning, restrooms, and power outlets.

  • Wanda Coach is one of the leading Chinatown bus carriers in the U.S. The company offers bus trips to and from more than 70 cities across the East Coast and the Midwest. With affordable prices and convenient pick-up and drop-off locations, Wanda Coach is one of the preferred bus carriers for passengers looking for travel between cities' Chinatown districts.

Which bus carrier has the best service to Burlington?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Burlington by bus with Wanda Coach giving them a 3.4 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Wanda Coach had the most comfortable bus service to Burlington taking into account the seats and amenities that Wanda Coach offers. They rate Wanda Coach a 3.2 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Burlington punctually, travelers suggest that Wanda Coach has the best on time performance on their bus schedules to Burlington, rating them a 4.2 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$42.10 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Burlington, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Burlington. In the last month, buses from Durham to Burlington had the lowest average price at $42.10.

The busiest bus station in Burlington is 3141 Garden Rd (Walmart). As Burlington's main station, it has the most buses coming and going. However, a popular alternative is 1101 Rte 61.

Burlington ranks number 23 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 928 in United States. Burlington ranks number 4 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Burlington via bus service. On average 103 direct daily bus trips serve Burlington.
The population of Burlington is 52472. Burlington ranks number 16 in terms of population in North Carolina and number 614 in all of United States.
Bus tickets to Burlington range from $42 for a short trip to Burlington, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Burlington starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Burlington can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $140.
People who take the bus to Burlington are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a bus last minute make taking a bus to Burlington easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest bus station to the city center of Burlington is 3141 Garden Rd (Walmart), located just 3.8 miles away. Select 3141 Garden Rd (Walmart) as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Burlington. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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