There are 5 ways to get from Research Triangle Park to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Durham to RichmondFlixBus N2471
4h 51m$29–75Bus via Exxon Hillsborough - Durham
cheapest- Take the bus from Exxon Hillsborough - Durham to Richmond, VACharlotte
6h$17–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak StationCarolinian
7h 49m$36–310Drive 156.2 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle Park to Virginia Commonwealth University156.2 mi
2h 36m$29–42Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)RDU - RIC
6h 20m$150–413
Research Triangle Park to Virginia Commonwealth University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle Park to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus via Exxon Hillsborough - Durham which costs $17 - $50 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle Park to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle Park to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from E Cornwallis Rd at West Institute Dr and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Durham and Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Research Triangle Park and Virginia Commonwealth University is 164 miles. The road distance is 157.1 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle Park to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $29 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Research Triangle Park to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Research Triangle Park to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle Park to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs $29 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $310 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $420 and takes 6h 20m.
Research Triangle Park to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle Park to Virginia Commonwealth University is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Research Triangle Park to Virginia Commonwealth University.
What companies run services between Research Triangle Park, NC, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Richmond 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–120 and the journey takes 4h 37m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- support@coachrun.com
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Exxon Hillsborough - Durham to Richmond, VA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
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