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How to get fromCharlottesville to Duke Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Duke University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to GreensborotrainCrescent
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak StationtrainPiedmont / ...
    6h 6m
    $70–138

  2. Drive 169.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Duke Universitycar169.7 mi
    3h 35m
    $31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak StationbusCharlottesville / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to DurhambusFlixBus N2471
    7h 46m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeCHO - RDU
    5h 51m
    $84–393

  5. Bus via Fredericksburg (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Fredericksburg Bus StopbusGreyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to DurhambusGreyhound US0670
    9h 46m
    $58–106

Charlottesville to Duke University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to Duke University via Greensboro, Durham Amtrak Station, Durham Station Gate H, and Trent Dr at Erwin Rd in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Duke University via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 7h 46m.

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