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

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Duke University by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus, line 6 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Pettigrew St at Parking Deckbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Durham Station to Flowers Dr at Duke Gardensbus bus
    5h 1m
    $134–497

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain train Wil
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St to Baltimore, MDbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore, MD - 1200 Ponca St to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rdbus bus
    11h
    $46–81

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    10h 24m
    $127–844

  4. Drive 395 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Duke Universitycar car 395 mi
    7h 9m
    $73–105

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    5h 53m
    $305–1,262

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 2m
    $149–724

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane EWR - RDU
    6h 2m
    $99–522

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane JFK - RDU
    6h 56m
    $86–919

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    11h 33m
    $138–287

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Durhambus bus Greyhound US0670
    11h 36m
    $65–125

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Duke University via Washington Union Station, Durham Amtrak Station, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Durham once daily. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 11h.

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