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

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There are 7 ways to get from University of Virginia to Duke University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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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 14m
    $73–123

  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 from Charlottesville

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeCHO - RDU
    5h 17m
    $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

  6. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeIAD - RDU
    6h 35m

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)planeDCA - RDU
    6h 38m
    $101–839

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Gate H, and Erwin Rd at Downing St in around 6h 14m. 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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