There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
8h 53m$55–282Drive 146.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Duke University146.3 mi
3h 44m$27–39Bus, train via N Columbia St at W Franklin 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$54–82Bus, train #2
- 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 train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
9h 28m$63–93Bus
- Take the bus from Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center to Washington Union StationVirginia Breeze
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to DurhamFlixBus N2471 / ...
12h 49m$84–162
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 Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens via Washington Union Station and Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
The distance between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Duke University is 263 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 8h 53m and costs $55 - $290.
It takes approximately 8h 53m 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 343+ 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 Union Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 12h 49m.
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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
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- 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
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
- $14–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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