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

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

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

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane EWR - RDU
    6h 6m
    $94–327

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    12h 6m
    $62–144

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    13h 9m
    $143–318

  4. Drive 436.8 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton to Duke Universitycar car 436.8 mi
    8h 5m
    $80–116

  5. Line 606 bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    4. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Pettigrew St at Parking Deckbus bus
    6h 49m
    $145–524

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

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane JFK - RDU
    7h 15m
    $64–343

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LGA - RDU
    4. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Pettigrew St at Parking Deckbus bus
    8h 2m
    $172–550

  8. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane EWR - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 17m
    $138–524

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 45m
    $134–601

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Jefferson Stationtrain train Tre
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Durhambus bus Greyhound US0670
    15h 2m
    $84–154

Princeton to Duke University by bus and foot

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Duke University via New Brunswick, Washington Union Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 12h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–310 and the journey takes 10h 54m.

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