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

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There are 8 ways to get from Princeton University to Duke University by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeEWR - RDU
    6h 15m
    $74–407

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Durham Amtrak StationtrainCarolinian
    13h 20m
    $53–178

  3. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union StationbusFlixBus 2609 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to DurhambusFlixBus N2471 / ...
    12h 17m
    $82–199

  4. Drive 437.7 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton University to Duke Universitycar437.7 mi
    7h 56m
    $80–116

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeJFK - RDU
    7h 22m
    $69–363

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, bus, line 700 bus, line 6 bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planePHL - 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
    7h 4m
    $119–603

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeLGA - RDU
    8h 13m
    $112–470

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to 6Th St At Race Stbus409
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to DurhambusGreyhound US0670
    16h 17m
    $84–148

Princeton University to Duke University by foot and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Duke University via Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square, New Brunswick, Washington Union Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 12h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $50–170 and the journey takes 10h 54m.

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