How far is Newark from Durham?

About 416 miles (670 km) separate Newark and Durham.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Newark to Durham leave from Penn Station and arrive at Durham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your 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 Head of Steam, Darlington Railway Centre & Museum, The Bowes Museum, Beamish - the North of England Open Air Museum, Coastal Walk and Oriental Museum.

Bus Newark to Durham from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Durham on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	12h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	10h 55m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:40pm	Newark Penn Station	11h 10m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Newark Penn Station	11h 35m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:05pm	Newark Penn Station	15h 30m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Durham on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	12h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	10h 55m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:50am	Newark Penn Station	12h 20m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:00am	Newark Penn Station	11h 35m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Newark Penn Station	11h 35m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Durham on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	12h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	10h 55m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:50am	Newark Penn Station	12h 20m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:00am	Newark Penn Station	11h 35m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Newark Penn Station	11h 35m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Durham on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:50am	Newark Penn Station	12h 20m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	10h 55m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:00am	Newark Penn Station	11h 35m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	12h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Newark Penn Station	11h 35m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Durham on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:50am	Newark Penn Station	12h 20m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	10h 55m	2:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	3:00am	Newark Penn Station	11h 35m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:50pm	Newark Penn Station	12h 15m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Newark Penn Station	11h 35m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark 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 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

416 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $191	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$97 - $377	Average Duration10h 37m	CO₂ emissions 61kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Durham?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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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
C
Durham Compare Foods Durham
2000 Avondale Dr, Durham, NC 27704, USA
D
Durham, NC
E Main St at Roxboro St (WB), Durham, NC 27701, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,389 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

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

3.5/587,387 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.

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$100

11/20

$115

Today

$122

11/22

$115

11/23

$118

11/24

$103

11/25

$123

11/26

$175

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $100

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

You can expect to pay from $100 to $224 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually FlixBus 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.