There are 7 ways to get from Elizabeth to Duke University by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane EWR - RDU
3h 46m$163–791Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
15h 4m$73–137Bus via Penn Station (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
12h 32m$84–143Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
14h 2m$136–323Drive 471.2 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Duke Universitycar 471.2 mi
8h 22m$86–125Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane EWR - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 41m$161–761Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus
- Take the train from Elizabeth to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane JFK - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus
5h 57m$404–1,338
Elizabeth to Duke University by train, bus, and foot (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Duke University is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 15h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Duke University is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Duke University. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens via Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Duke University station. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Metropark Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Duke University is 437 miles. The road distance is 474 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Duke University without a car is to bus via Penn Station which takes 12h 32m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Elizabeth to Duke University, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Duke University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Elizabeth to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Duke University is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Penn Station, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 12h 32m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 14h 2m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Durham twice daily. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 10h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Elizabeth to Duke University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Elizabeth to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Duke University is 474 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Elizabeth to Duke University.
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