How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Durham?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Durham start from $79. The average price for this route is around $128. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from New York City to Durham?

The average bus travel time from New York City to Durham is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 681 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 30m and is operated by Wanda Coach .

Which bus companies service the New York City to Durham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 44 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Wanda Coach , CoachRun .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Durham?

The earliest bus departs from New York City to Durham at 1:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Durham?

A bus trip from New York City to Durham generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from New York City to Durham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11828 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Durham?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Durham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Durham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus New York City to Durham from $69 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Durham on January 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00pm	Chinatown - E Broadway	8h 45m	5:45am	Hillsborough Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	103 Canal St	8h 30m	1:30am	BP Gas Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:05am	New York Port Authority	13h 5m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:35am	New York Port Authority	13h	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	2:30am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	12h 5m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for New York City to Durham on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:05pm	New York Port Authority	12h 20m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:00pm	103 Canal St	8h 30m	1:30am	BP Gas Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:05am	New York Port Authority	13h 5m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:40pm	New York Port Authority	13h 10m	4:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	10h 25m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:55 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Durham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

44bus per day

12h 20mAverage Duration

681 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$79 - $336	Average Duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$113 - $479	Average Duration10h 57m	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e

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

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
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B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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D
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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E
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
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Stops in Durham

A
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
515 W Pettigrew St , Durham, NC 27703
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B
Compare Foods Durham
2000-2004 NC-55, Durham, NC 27704, USA
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C
Durham Compare Foods Durham
2000 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27704, USA
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D
Durham, NC
E Main St at Roxboro St (WB), Durham, NC 27701, USA
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,983 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11983 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $88

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

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87492 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $92

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

2.5/5665 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.5

Wifi1.7

Based on 665 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Wanda Coach ticket prices on this trip start at $83

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

3.5/5666 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi2.2

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Durham, NC, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Durham?
The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Durham start from $79. The average price for this route is around $128. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from New York City to Durham?
The average bus travel time from New York City to Durham is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 681 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 30m and is operated by Wanda Coach.
Which bus companies service the New York City to Durham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 44 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Wanda Coach, CoachRun.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from New York City to Durham?
The earliest bus departs from New York City to Durham at 1:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Durham?
A bus trip from New York City to Durham generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from New York City to Durham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11828 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Durham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from New York City to Durham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City to Durham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-07

$115

01-08

$74

Today

$69

01-10

$75

01-11

$73

01-12

$79

01-13

$95

01-14

$95

The cheapest trip from New York City to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Jan 9, 2026 with a price of $69

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, NC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $69 to $177 for a bus ticket from New York City to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2026-01-11.

Usually FlixBus, Wanda Coach 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.