What is the distance between Washington and Durham?

About 225 miles (363 km) separate Washington and Durham.

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

If you're headed to Durham from Washington, chances are that your bus will leave from Union Station and arrive at Durham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel 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 River Cruises, Durham Cathedral, Hall Hill Farm, Killhope - The North of England Lead Mining Museum and Walworth Castle.

Bus Washington to Durham from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Durham on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	Union Station	7h 25m	4:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:45pm	Union Station	5h 5m	3:50am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Union Station	5h 20m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:25pm	Union Station	6h 40m	1:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Union Station	6h 15m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Durham on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Union Station	5h 20m	2:35pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	4h 29m	4:30am	BP Gas Station	Fastest
Bus	2:40am	Union Station	5h 45m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Union Station	6h 55m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Union Station	7h 25m	4:15pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Durham on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:00am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	4h 45m	5:45am	Hillsborough Rd	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	4h 29m	4:30am	BP Gas Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:40am	Union Station	5h 45m	8:25am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15am	Union Station	6h 55m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	14h 30m	10:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:32 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington 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 6 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

6h 15mAverage Duration

226 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $132	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$57 - $192	Average Duration6h 53m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Durham?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

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

3.5/511,422 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.

FlixBus Washington Durham recent customer reviews

On time and clean great ride

Latonya J.

May 31, 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service provided by Greyhound and Flixbus, specifically mentioning delays, lack of proper communication from staff, and cancelled buses. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews.

Greyhound Washington Durham recent customer reviews

My worst traveling experience so was with the Greyhound bus. The last stop over at Raleigh which was supposed to last for 20 minutes lasted for more than 3.5hrs. No proper communication from the staff. We got to Raleigh at 10:47 pm (just about 25 minutes to my destination, Durham) and tiill past 1 AM no information was given as to why we weren't moving. I later discovered that the bus was cancelled after >2 hrs of waiting. Eventually, I took Uber from Raleigh to my destination. This is so painful an experience.

Joshua A.

January 24, 2023

Flixbus customer service was horrible.

George Y.

June 9, 2023

Long ride but relaxing

Isaac G.

November 30, 2021

CoachRun

3.5/5656 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.2

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

Wanda Coach Washington Durham recent customer reviews

bus 2 hours late

Sharai R.

July 28, 2023

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

What is the distance between Washington and Durham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Durham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$64

11/23

$50

Today

$57

11/25

$74

11/26

$76

11/27

$50

11/28

$46

11/29

$55

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $170 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Greyhound, Wanda Coach 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.