The Durham area is served by Raleigh Durham International Airport, Amtrak, and the Triangle Transit Authority.  Other regional and local transportation options are available through the Durham bus lines and local taxi companies.

Airport Information:

The nearest airport, Raleigh Duham International, just east of Durham on Interstate  I-40, is approximately 16 miles from the Medical Center. RDU serves approximately a dozen air carriers.
When traveling to the airport, the trip should take approximately 20 minutes. However, considerable additional time must be allowed if traveling during the morning or evening rush hours as I-40 becomes extremely congested near Research Triangle Park.
Rental cars, shuttle buses, and taxi cabs are available from the airport.
Airport information may be obtained by calling (919) 840-2123

Ground:

Private vehicle: Most travel in Durham is by private vehicle on public streets. 

Major highways:   I-40, I-85 and US 15-501.  Also, State route 147, the Durham Freeway.

Passenger rail: Amtrak’s Carolinian and Piedmont train offers daily service to Charlotte and Raleigh, where connections can be made to Miami, Washington DC, and New Orleans.  Contact Amtrak at (800) 872-7245.

Other public transportation: Within Durham, the Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) bus system operates local buses in Durham.  There are bus stops located adjacent to the Medical Center on Erwin Road and Fulton Street.  Information about DATA is available at (919) 560-3282.  The Triangle Transit Authority [TTA] operates buses that serve the region and connect to municipal bus systems in Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill.  Contact TTA at (919) 549-9999.

Bicycle: All public buses are equipped with bicycle racks.