NC → NC · about 122 miles
Durham to Charlotte bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 79 direct buses and trains a week from Durham to Charlotte. The fastest takes 2 hours 15 minutes; the first departure leaves at 1:35 AM and the last at 10:05 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 79
- Fastest trip
- 2h 15m
- First departure
- 1:35 AM
- Last departure
- 10:05 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:35 AM | 4:10 AM | 2h 35m | Daily | Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:45 AM | 5:00 AM | 2h 15m | Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 4:55 AM | 8:20 AM | 3h 25m | Daily | Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:02 AM | 9:28 AM | 2h 26m | Daily | Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:30 AM | 11:05 AM | 2h 35m | Daily | Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 10:32 AM | 1:10 PM | 2h 38m | Daily | Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:17 PM | 3:55 PM | 2h 38m | Daily | Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:20 PM | 5:55 PM | 3h 35m | Daily | Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 3:47 PM | 6:21 PM | 2h 34m | Daily | Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:20 PM | 8:05 PM | 3h 45m | Daily | Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:58 PM | 10:45 PM | 2h 47m | Daily | Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:05 PM | 12:45 AM +1 day | 2h 40m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Durham Where you get off in Charlotte The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Durham
Where buses and trains stop in Charlotte
Return trip: Charlotte to Durham
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Durham to Charlotte?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 38 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Durham to Charlotte?
The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:05 PM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Durham to Charlotte?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Durham?
Buses and trains to Charlotte leave from Durham Amtrak Station and Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station.