There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to Roanoke Amtrak StationSwb
- 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
9h 44m$49–258Drive 146.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University146.3 mi
3h 44m$27–39Bus, train via Erwin Rd at Fulton St
- Take the bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to 3rd St Station Slip DSwb
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Take the bus from Greensboro Depot to N Columbia St at W Franklin St4
10h 20m$57–66Bus, train via Raleigh
- Take the bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to Roanoke Amtrak StationSwb
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University RdDrx
11h 11m$61–273Bus
- Take the bus from Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center to Washington Union StationVirginia Breeze
- Take the bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Exxon Hillsborough - DurhamNew York
13h 15m$74–113
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University. However, there are services departing from Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center and arriving at Erwin Rd at LaSalle St via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Pennsylvania Av SE+Potomac Av SE, Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC and Hillsborough Rd at LaSalle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Duke University is 271 miles. The road distance is 147.1 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 44m and costs $45 - $260.
It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University, including transfers.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center station.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University.
There are 308+ hotels available in Duke University.
What companies run services between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University via Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Potomac Av SE+14 St SE, Pennsylvania Av SE+Potomac Av SE, Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE, Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC, Exxon Hillsborough - Durham, Hillsborough Rd at LaSalle St, and Erwin Rd at LaSalle St in around 13h 15m.
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
- $37–41
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- info@valleymetro.com
- Website
- valleymetro.com
Bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to Roanoke Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
Bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to 3rd St Station Slip D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.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
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 Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 919-485-7433
- customerservice@gotriangle.org
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- support@coachrun.com
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Exxon Hillsborough - Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
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