Trains tickets from Newark, NJ to Durham, NC, US

TodayAug 5
TomorrowAug 6
from $191
ThuAug 7
from $191
FriAug 8
from $234
SatAug 9
from $225
SunAug 10
from $328
MonAug 11
from $225
TueAug 12
from $225

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One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Durham.

Bus
Average Price$68 - $203Average Duration11h 5m
17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$79 - $377Average Duration11h 34m
61kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Newark to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 11 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
11h 5mAverage Duration
$68Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Newark, NJ to Durham, NC, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$225
Average train trip duration11h 34m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:24am
Distance415 miles (669 km)
Latest train departure11:42pm

Newark to Durham Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
08/03
$315
08/04
$259
Today
$155
08/06
$183
08/07
$183
08/08
$224
08/09
$216
08/10
$315
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $155

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

You can expect to pay from $155 to $368 for a train 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 $183 which is on 2025-08-06.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Newark to Durham is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Durham, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Newark and Durham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Newark to Durham while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Durham, NC, US to Newark, NJ

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