There are 5 ways to get from Duke University to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
10h$65–84Drive 154 mi
cheapest- Drive from Duke University to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University154 mi
3h 29m$29–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depot4
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
10h 58m$56–73Train, bus via Fulton St at Elder St
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Take the bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
10h 7m$54–272Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union StationFlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alumni Mall at Squires Student CenterVirginia Breeze
13h 37m$81–141
Duke University to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duke University to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Duke University to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Duke University to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. However, there are services departing from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens and arriving at Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center via Durham and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
The distance between Duke University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 268 miles. The road distance is 154.9 miles.
The best way to get from Duke University to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h and costs $65 - $85.
It takes approximately 10h to get from Duke University to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, including transfers.
Duke University to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Duke University to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duke University to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Duke University to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
There are 46+ hotels available in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Duke University to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham, Washington Union Station, and Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center in around 13h 37m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lynchburg to Roanoke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $7–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Durham to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- info@valleymetro.com
- Website
- valleymetro.com
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
Bus from Roanoke Amtrak Station to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- partnc.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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