There are 4 ways to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Duke University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond, VA to Exxon Hillsborough - DurhamNew York
4h 9m$17–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak StationCarolinian
6h 5m$56–119Drive 153.6 mi
- Drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Duke University153.6 mi
2h 38m$28–41Bus via Durham Station
- Take the bus from Richmond to DurhamFlixBus N2471
5h$28–81
Virginia Commonwealth University to Duke University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Duke University is to bus which costs $17 - $45 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Duke University is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Commonwealth University to Duke University. However, there are services departing from Richmond, VA and arriving at Erwin Rd at LaSalle St via Hillsborough Rd at LaSalle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Virginia Commonwealth University and Duke University is 193 miles. The road distance is 154.5 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Duke University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $17 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Duke University, including transfers.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Duke University bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from Richmond, VA station.
The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Duke University is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs $17 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 6h 5m.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Duke University bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Exxon Hillsborough - Durham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Commonwealth University to Duke University is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Duke University.
What companies run services between Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?
CoachRun operates a bus from Richmond, VA to Exxon Hillsborough - Durham once daily. Tickets cost $16–45 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 5h 21m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- support@coachrun.com
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Richmond, VA to Exxon Hillsborough - Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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