There are 4 ways to get from Roanoke to Duke University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
7h$33–295Drive 125.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Duke University125.5 mi
2h 54m$23–34Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Fredericksburg Bus StopGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to DurhamGreyhound US0670
11h 21m$84–125Train, bus
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Take the bus from Greensboro Depot to N Columbia St at W Franklin St4
7h 52m$24–284
Roanoke to Duke University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Duke University is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Duke University is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Duke University. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens via Fredericksburg Bus Stop and Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
The distance between Roanoke and Duke University is 221 miles. The road distance is 126.3 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Duke University without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs $30 - $300.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Roanoke to Duke University, including transfers.
Roanoke to Duke University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Duke University is to train which takes 7h and costs $30 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 11h 21m.
Roanoke to Duke University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fredericksburg Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Duke University is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Roanoke to Duke University.
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, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Duke University via Fredericksburg Bus Stop, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 11h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $7–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $14–75
- Business - advance purchase
- $19–120
- Business Class
- $30–200
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Fredericksburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $42–44
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Greensboro Depot to N Columbia St at W Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- partnc.org
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