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How to get to Durham by coach
- Routes
- 71
- Trips per day
- 254
- coach lines
- 4
- Stations
- 4
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About Durham
Durham is a little treasure cove for all fans of history and the United States’ heritage. The first and foremost thing you should try out is go on a hike on one of the city’s iconic trails. For a more traditional hiking experience, try the Eno River Trail. If you wish to enjoy a more unique experience, the American Tobacco Trail will be a better choice, as it follows the old CSX railway. For those who want to explore the city’s rich history, check out the Stagville Plantation, which is now a museum dedicated to the city’s antebellum history, offering a unique historical perspective.
Durham’s food scene is vibrant and exciting. Fans of seafood will definitely be amazed at how fresh and delicious the seafood at Mateo Bar de Tapas is. If you wish to try out Italian eats with a twist, check out Devil’s Pizzeria & Restaurant.
The main coach station is the Transportation Center located at 515 W Pettigrew St in Downtown Durham. From there, you can take a coach to New York, Richmond, Washington D.C., and dozens of other destinations across the country. The main Amtrak train station in Durham is located around the corner from the bus stop at 601 W Main St. Durham is served by Amtrak’s Carolinian and Piedmont lines. The city’s air services are handled by the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 12 miles southeast of the city.
Station Information

The intercity coach terminal at 515 W Pettigrew St is part of the Durham Station Transportation Center. The modern curved glass building is a hub for local public transport throughout Durham, as well as coach service on Greyhound going to other cities like Charlotte and Atlanta. The station does have several levels and coach bays, so pay close attention to signage and be sure to board the correct coach. The convenient downtown location of the station means it is a short walk to Durham’s Amtrak train station, as well as the best restaurants, museums, and hotels in the city.
Popular coach stations in Durham:
- Durham Transportation Center - Bus Bay T
- 2724 Guess Rd
- Bus Terminal - 515 W Pettigrew St
- 2000 Avondale
What coach companies travel to Durham, NC?
Located in North Carolina, Durham is accessible by coach from 71 other cities. You can choose from 254 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Durham on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Durham are also available.
Coach companies serving Durham
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 336 | 1 day, 1 hr, 47 mins | €135.34 |
| Greyhound | 31 | 11 hrs, 4 mins | €81.54 |
| Wanda Coach | 20 | 4 hrs, 7 mins | €52.74 |
| Tornado Bus | 63 | 8 hrs, 32 mins | €142.25 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound coaches are outfitted with power sockets, free WiFi, toilets, and air conditioning for your comfort.
Wanda Coach is one of the leading Chinatown coach carriers in the U.S. The company offers coach 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 coach carriers for passengers looking for travel between cities' Chinatown districts.
Which coach carrier has the best service to Durham?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Durham by coach with PandaNY Bus, giving it a 4.8 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Megabus had the most comfortable coach service to Durham, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Megabus at 4.3 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Durham punctually, travellers suggest that Greyhound has the best on-time performance on its coach schedules to Durham, rating it 5 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
€7.57 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to Durham, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on coaches from your city to Durham. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Durham was €8.46.
Cheapest price
€7.57
The most popular coach stations in Durham are Durham Transportation Center - Bus Bay T, 2724 Guess Rd and Bus Terminal - 515 W Pettigrew St. Durham Transportation Center - Bus Bay T is the busiest, with the most coach arrivals.
The closest airport to Durham is Raleigh Durham Intl Airport (RDU), located 10.2 miles from the city centre of Durham.
Durham ranks number 4 among the most popular coach destinations in North Carolina. Durham ranks number 69 among coach destinations in the country. Durham ranks number 3 in North Carolina by the number of places connected to it by coach. There are 172 direct coach schedules arriving in Durham each day.
The population of Durham is 257,636. It ranks number 4 by population in North Carolina. It ranks number 74 by population in the country.
A short coach trip to Durham, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €7.57. A 60 to 200 mile coach trip to Durham starts at €15.16. A longer trip by coach to Durham can be as cheap as €33.45. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €15.16.
People who take the coach to Durham are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent services, the ability to book and hop on a coach last minute make taking a coach to Durham easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest coach station to the city centre of Durham is Durham Transportation Center - Bus Bay T, located just 0.4 miles away. Select Durham Transportation Center - Bus Bay T as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Durham. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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