How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Durham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Durham start from $101. The average price for this route is around $127. 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 travel time from Birmingham to Durham is 12h 25m, covering a distance of 776 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 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 are the earliest and latest departure times 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 a mode of travel recommended 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 5767 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Durham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 $97 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Durham on March 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	12h 25m	9:00am	Durham	Cheapest
	Bus	5:59am	McDonald's - Birmingham	10h 3m	5:02pm	Durham	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 35m	5:00pm	Durham	No tags
	Bus	10:50am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 15m	1:05am	Durham	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:55pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	11h 40m	2:35am	Durham	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:28 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Durham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 12 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

12h 25mAverage Duration

776 kmDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$101 - $303	Average Duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$171 - $204	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
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

Greyhound

3.5/587,527 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Amtrak

4/55,768 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Tornado Bus

3/5173 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wi‑Fi3.9

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling 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 $101. The average price for this route is around $127. 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 travel time from Birmingham to Durham is 12h 25m, covering a distance of 776 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 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 are the earliest and latest departure times 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 a mode of travel recommended 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 5767 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Durham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Durham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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

03-14

$233

03-15

$117

Today

$183

03-17

$118

03-18

$115

03-19

$106

03-20

$104

03-21

$143

The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Mar 20, 2026 with a price of $104

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 $104 to $288 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 $104 which is on 2026-03-20.

Usually 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.