What is the distance between Boston and Durham?

The distance between the two cities is 607 miles (979 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Durham?

If you're headed to Durham from Boston, chances are that your bus will depart from Back Bay Station and arrive at Durham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Crook Hall, Coastal Walk, High Force Waterfall, Hall Hill Farm and Durham Castle.

Bus Boston to Durham from $55 | Compare & Save up to 59%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 6 at 12:15pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: August 7 at 3:50am
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 15h 35m
Departure time: August 6 at 2:15am
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: August 7 at 1:05am
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h 50m
Departure time: August 6 at 12:45pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: August 7 at 5:45am
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h
Departure time: August 6 at 5:15pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: August 7 at 9:25am
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 10m
Departure time: August 6 at 7:35pm
Departure city: Boston
Departure location: Boston (South Station)
Arrival time: August 7 at 4:15pm
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Greyhound Bus Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 40m

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	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $200	Average Duration17h 50m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$107 - $571	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 89kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 17 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

17h 50mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest ticket

24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to Durham, NC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$124

Average bus trip duration17h 50m

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance604 miles (973 km)

Latest bus departure10:00pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,832 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,149 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Wanda Coach

Boston to Durham Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Boston to Durham.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Boston to Durham, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Durham?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Greyhound Bus Station

B - Compare Foods Durham

C - Durham Compare Foods Durham

D - Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston, MA, US - Durham, NC, US

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The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of $94

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

You can expect to pay from $94 to $132 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $94 which is on 2025-08-06.

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Did you know?

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

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to Durham, NC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time17h 50m	Avg Price$124	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d	Avg Price$253	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Boston, MA, US by bus?

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Where are the popular stops in Boston and Durham?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston, MA, US - Durham, NC, US

What is the distance between Boston and Durham?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Durham?

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

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What's the cheapest way to go from Boston, MA, US to Durham, NC, US?

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