Trains tickets from New York City to Durham, NC, US

TodayJul 29
TomorrowJul 30
from $225
ThuJul 31
from $191
FriAug 1
from $234
SatAug 2
from $138
SunAug 3
from $270
MonAug 4
from $162
TueAug 5
from $162

Trains leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Durham.

Bus
Average Price$46 - $266Average Duration12h
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$79 - $333Average Duration11h 54m
62kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New York City to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 12 hours and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day
12hAverage Duration
$46Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train New York City to Durham, NC, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$119
Average train trip duration11h 54m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:04am
Distance422 miles (680 km)
Latest train departure11:23pm

New York City to Durham Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/27
$363
07/28
$315
Today
$259
07/30
$216
07/31
$183
08/01
$224
08/02
$132
08/03
$259
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $132

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

You can expect to pay from $132 to $404 for a train 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 $132 which is on 2025-08-02.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Durham, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between New York City and Durham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from New York City to Durham.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Durham, NC, US to New York City

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