DC → NC · about 226 miles
Washington to Durham bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 44 direct buses and trains a week from Washington to Durham. The fastest takes 5 hours 15 minutes; the first departure leaves at 2:40 AM and the last at 10:10 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 44
- Fastest trip
- 5h 15m
- First departure
- 2:40 AM
- Last departure
- 10:10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:40 AM | 8:25 AM | 5h 45m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 4:10 PM | 7h 30m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 1:05 PM | 7:55 PM | 6h 50m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:45 PM | 10:00 PM | 6h 15m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:45 PM | 1:30 AM +1 day | 6h 45m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:25 PM | 2:40 AM +1 day | 5h 15m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 10:10 PM | 4:50 AM +1 day | 6h 40m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Durham The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Washington
Where buses and trains stop in Durham
Return trip: Durham to Washington
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Washington to Durham?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 45 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Washington to Durham?
The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Washington to Durham?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Washington?
Buses and trains to Durham leave from Washington (Union Station).