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Today3 Sept
from US$61
Tomorrow4 Sept
from US$50
Fri5 Sept
from US$52
Sat6 Sept
from US$44
Sun7 Sept
from US$47
Mon8 Sept
from US$41
Tue9 Sept
Wed10 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: BP Gas Station
    Operated by: Wanda CoachWanda Coach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 4 September at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE
    Arrival time: 4 September at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: BP Gas Station
    Operated by: Wanda CoachWanda Coach
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Durham

Bus
Average priceUS$36 - US$110Average duration5h 50m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$56 - US$168Average duration6h 53m
33kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
5h 50mAverage duration
US$36Cheapest ticket
9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Durham, NC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$51
Average bus trip duration5h 50m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure00:01
Distance226 miles
Latest bus departure22:45

Washington to Durham Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Durham, NC, US

  1. How far is Durham from Washington by coach?

    The distance between Washington and Durham by coach is approximately 225 miles (363 km).

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

    You can travel to Durham from Washington 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
01/09
US$53
02/09
US$38
Today
US$36
04/09
US$43
05/09
US$44
06/09
US$36
07/09
US$39
08/09
US$34
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on 8 Sept 2025 with a price of US$34

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

You can expect to pay from US$34 to US$154 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$34, which is on 2025-09-08.

Usually 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.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Durham, NC, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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