How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Durham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Durham start from $72. The average price for this route is around $92. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Durham?

The average bus trip duration from Birmingham to Durham is 12h 25m, covering a distance of 479 miles (773 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 3m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Durham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , Tornado Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Birmingham to Durham?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Durham at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Durham?

A bus trip from Birmingham to Durham generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Durham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Durham?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Birmingham to Durham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Durham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Durham from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Durham on January 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	14h 30m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Birmingham to Durham on January 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	14h 30m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:55pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	11h 40m	2:35am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	5:10pm	Birmingham Station	15h 13m	9:23am	Durham Station	No tags
	10:50am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	5:10pm	Birmingham Station	15h 13m	9:23am	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Durham on January 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	14h 30m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	10h 3m	5:02pm	Durham	Fastest
	5:10pm	Birmingham Station	15h 13m	9:23am	Durham Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 35m	5:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	10:50am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Durham on January 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:50am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	10h 3m	5:02pm	Durham	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 35m	5:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	12h 25m	9:00am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:55pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	11h 40m	2:35am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Durham on January 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:50am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	10h 3m	5:02pm	Durham	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 35m	5:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	12h 25m	9:00am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:55pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	11h 40m	2:35am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Durham on January 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 35m	5:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	10h 3m	5:02pm	Durham	Fastest
	10:50am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:55pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	11h 40m	2:35am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	4:15pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	10h 25m	3:40am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Durham on January 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	14h 30m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	10h 3m	5:02pm	Durham	Fastest
	5:10pm	Birmingham Station	15h 13m	9:23am	Durham Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	17h 45m	9:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	10:50am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Durham on January 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:10pm	Birmingham Station	15h 13m	9:23am	Durham Station	Cheapest
	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	10h 3m	5:02pm	Durham	Fastest
	5:10pm	Birmingham Station	15h 13m	9:23am	Durham Station	No tags
	10:50am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	1:55pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	11h 40m	2:35am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:34 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Durham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 12 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

12h 25mAverage Duration

479 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $237	Average Duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$122 - $290	Average Duration17h 36m	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Durham?

Stops in Birmingham

A
McDonald's - Birmingham
2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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B
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL
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Stops in Durham

A
Durham Greyhound Bus Station
515 W Pettigrew St , Durham, NC 27703
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B
Compare Foods Durham
2000-2004 NC-55, Durham, NC 27704, USA
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C
Durham Compare Foods Durham
2000 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27704, USA
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D
Durham, NC
E Main St at Roxboro St (WB), Durham, NC 27701, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,515 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

Greyhound Birmingham Durham recent customer reviews

Will not take it again

Carolyn P.

March 21, 2021

Amtrak

4/55,745 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Tornado Bus

3/5173 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.9

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $216 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham, US to Durham, NC, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Durham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Durham start from $72. The average price for this route is around $92. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Durham?
The average bus trip duration from Birmingham to Durham is 12h 25m, covering a distance of 479 miles (773 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 3m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Durham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, Tornado Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Birmingham to Durham?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Durham at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Durham?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Durham generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Durham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Durham?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Birmingham to Durham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Durham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/18

$96

01/19

No data

Today

$136

01/21

$127

01/22

$96

01/23

$91

01/24

$152

01/25

$92

The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Jan 23, 2026 with a price of $91

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

You can expect to pay from $91 to $489 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2026-01-23.

Usually Amtrak, Tornado Bus 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.