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How to get to Durham by train
| Routes | 23 |
| Trips per day | 54 |
| train lines | 3 |
| Stations | 1 |
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City Information
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 railroad. 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 bus station is the Transportation Center located at 515 W Pettigrew St in Downtown Durham. From there, you can take a bus 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
In Durham, Amtrak’s train station is at 601 W Main St, in a historic brick warehouse originally constructed in 1897. The Carolinian line from Charlotte to New York and the Piedmont line from Charlotte to Raleigh both stop at this station in Durham. Inside the station, passengers are greeted by high ceilings (this was once a warehouse, after all!) and can find restrooms, long benches for seating, and Amtrak staff. The same building also hosts an Italian restaurant and pool hall around the corner, and several more restaurants are within a one-block walk. You can even check out the Museum of Durham History on Main St, too. The Durham Amtrak station is located in the city center, close to Duke University and Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
Popular train stations in Durham:
601 W Main St
What train companies travel to Durham, North Carolina?
Located in North Carolina, Durham is accessible by train from 23 other cities. You can choose from 54 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Durham on Wanderu. Amtrak Piedmont usually has the most trains on any given day.
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Train companies serving Durham
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Carolinian | 23 | 4h 31m | €44.07 |
| Amtrak | 12 | 3h 38m | €27.16 |
| Amtrak Piedmont | 8 | 1h 9m | €11.92 |
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| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | 1h 58m | €15.16 |
| Cary | 1h 30m | €12.14 |
| High Point | 2h 6m | €15.45 |
| Charlotte | 2h 33m | €23.81 |
| Salisbury | 1h 51m | €18.09 |
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