There are 7 ways to get from Carmel to Duke University by taxi, plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IND - RDU
4h 39m$166–585Drive 594.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmel to Duke Universitycar 594.4 mi
10h 33m$109–157Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Coble Transportation Center to N Columbia St at W Franklin Stbus 4
21h 47m$159–297Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
22h 55m$302–612Taxi, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IND - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 37m$241–864Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
22h 33m$156–294Train via Arlington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
28h 42m$341–714
Indianapolis (IND) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Duke University is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Carmel to Duke University is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Duke University. However, there are services departing from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd and arriving at Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens via Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Duke University station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Charlottesville and Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.
The distance between Carmel and Duke University is 541 miles. The road distance is 597.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel to Duke University without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 47m and costs $150 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Carmel to Duke University, including transfers.
Carmel to Duke University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Carmel to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Carmel to Duke University is to train which takes 22h 55m and costs $300 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 22h 33m.
What companies run services between Carmel, IN, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Duke University via Indianapolis, Charlottesville, Greensboro, Durham Amtrak Station, Durham Station, and Erwin Rd at Downing St in around 22h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carmel to Duke University via Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd, Ctc-J, Indianapolis Union Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 22h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ashland Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Coble Transportation Center to N Columbia St at W Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Carmel to Duke University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Carmel to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Duke University is 598 miles. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Carmel to Duke University.
There are 365+ hotels available in Duke University.









