The average bus between Duke University and Virginia Commonwealth University takes 6h 41m and the fastest bus takes 5h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Duke University and Virginia Commonwealth University. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Duke University is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Virginia Commonwealth University at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Duke University station and arriving at Virginia Commonwealth University station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by GoDurham, depart from Durham station.
Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by GoDurham, arrive at Richmond station.
The distance between Duke University and Virginia Commonwealth University is 217.2 km. The road distance is 253 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Richmond twice daily. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.