Find coaches from Raleigh to Durham, NC, US

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Next departures from Raleigh to Durham on 20 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Raleigh Bus Station
Durham Greyhound Bus StationCheapest
CoachRun
3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Hillsborough RdFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Raleigh Bus Station
Durham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
Raleigh Bus Station
Durham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Raleigh Bus Station
Durham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Raleigh to Durham

Bus
Average priceUS$12 - US$45Average duration35m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$12 - US$12Average duration30m
3kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Raleigh to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
30mAverage duration
US$12Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Raleigh to Durham, NC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$13
Average bus trip duration35m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure00:30
Distance22 miles
Latest bus departure21:25

Raleigh to Durham Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Raleigh - Durham, NC, US

  1. What's the distance between Raleigh and Durham by coach?

    The distance between Raleigh and Durham by coach is approximately 22 miles (35 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Raleigh to Durham without a car?

    You can travel to Durham from Raleigh by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
15/09
US$6
16/09
US$6
Today
US$6
18/09
US$5
19/09
US$5
20/09
US$5
21/09
US$5
22/09
US$5
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Raleigh to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on 20 Sept 2025 with a price of US$5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Raleigh to Durham, NC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$5 to US$23 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$5, which is on 2025-09-20.

Usually CoachRun 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling 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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Raleigh to Durham will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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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!

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Will you be returning to Raleigh by bus?

Bus from Durham, NC, US to Raleigh

You can also go to Durham, NC, US by train

Train from Raleigh to Durham, NC, US

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