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How to get fromState College to Duke Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from State College to Duke University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SCE - RDU
    6h 45m
    $71–381

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus bus
    12h 46m
    $94–266

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    15h 31m
    $104–326

  4. Drive 402.2 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Duke Universitycar car 402.2 mi
    8h 58m
    $74–106

  5. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Exxon Hillsborough - Durhambus bus
    13h 13m
    $84–217

State College to Duke University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Duke University via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 12h 46m.

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