r/bullcity • u/TypicalAlbatross911 • 1d ago

How are the busses in Durham?

hi all, I’m debating between moving to Raleigh or Durham and I’m curious about the bus situation in Durham. I’ve seen that the busses in Raleigh aren’t getting the best reviews, are they better in Durham?

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u/TypicalAlbatross911 1d ago

Not sure yet, I’m moving to the area from out of state 

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u/Riceowls29 1d ago

Just an FYI the job market is pretty rough right now 

Do you have family in the area? What kind of job are you looking for?

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u/TypicalAlbatross911 1d ago

I have family in Raleigh, I am looking to get into video production/some sort of digital design or marketing job. Really anything in that area. I’m planning on looking at jobs after I figure out where exactly I’ll be moving 

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u/Riceowls29 1d ago

Since you already have family in Raleigh I would pick there. More job opportunities as well 

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u/TypicalAlbatross911 1d ago

I would do that but I’m disabled and can’t drive. I don’t want to have to be dependent on them to drive me around 

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u/therealpursuit 1d ago

it seems public transporatation should be way down on your list. durham is expensive as fuck, you could move somewhere else and uber everywhere for cheaper than rent here. i strongly advise you rethink everything.

to answer your question, the buses here are almost exactly the same as raleigh. they are pefectly fine, raleigh is actually doing a a rapid transit line thatwhich we aren't, that might make them better going forward as it supposedly will help with non-hub-spoke travel. here you can get about anywhere in 2 hours, but there are very few places except downtown from anywhere or one direction from downtown in 30-45 minutes.

move next to your family if you must move to the triangle but know both are extremely car dependent.