Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Duke University

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Duke University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Exxon Hillsborough - DurhambusNew York
    7h 36m
    $30–65

  2. Train via Raleigh (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union StationtrainFloridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak StationtrainPiedmont / ...
    9h 33m
    $62–198

  3. Drive 277.1 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Duke Universitycar277.1 mi
    4h 45m
    $51–73

  4. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, bus, line 700 bus, line 6 bus

    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeDCA - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
    4. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Durham Station Gate Jbus
    5. Take the bus from Durham Station to Flowers Dr at Duke Gardensbus
    5h 19m
    $90–614

  5. Bus via Medical Center Station & Bay E

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to DurhambusFlixBus N2471 / ...
    7h 58m
    $50–140

  6. Bus via Springfield (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to DurhambusGreyhound US0670
    10h 7m
    $47–103

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak StationtrainCarolinian
    10h 21m
    $60–192

  8. Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeBWI - RDU
    5h 45m
    $123–376

  9. Subway, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, bus, line 700 bus, line 6 bus

    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeIAD - RDU
    4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
    5. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Durham Station Gate Jbus
    6. Take the bus from Durham Station to Flowers Dr at Duke Gardensbus
    5h 48m
    $165–668

Gaithersburg to Duke University by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

CoachRun operates a bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Exxon Hillsborough - Durham once daily. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Duke University via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Union Station, Durham Amtrak Station, Durham Station Gate H, and Trent Dr at Erwin Rd in around 9h 33m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Trips from Gaithersburg

Trips to Duke University

Popular routes