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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to GreensborotrainCrescent
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak StationtrainPiedmont / ...
    6h 25m
    $74–124

  2. Drive 170.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from University of Virginia to Duke Universitycar170.7 mi
    3h 37m
    $32–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak StationbusRichmond / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to DurhambusFlixBus N2471
    6h 56m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeCHO - RDU
    5h 43m
    $83–382

  5. Bus via Fredericksburg (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Fredericksburg Bus StopbusGreyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to DurhambusGreyhound US0670
    8h 57m
    $59–103

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between University of Virginia, VA, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from University of Virginia to Duke University via Charlottesville, Greensboro, Durham Amtrak Station, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Virginia to Duke University via Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Richmond, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 6h 56m.

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