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

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There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Duke University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 49m
    $56–258

  2. Drive 125.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Duke Universitycar125.5 mi
    2h 54m
    $23–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus
    10h 11m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain
    3. Take the bus from Greensboro Depot to N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus4
    7h 45m
    $48–248

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

You can take a train from Roanoke to Duke University via Lynchburg, Greensboro, Durham Amtrak Station, Durham Station Gate H, and Erwin Rd at Downing St in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Duke University via Charlottesville Union Station, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 10h 11m.

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