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How to get fromChapel Hill to James Madison Universityby train, car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chapel Hill to James Madison University by train, car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Drive from Charlottesville to James Madison Universitycar car
    8h 22m
    $84–178

  2. Drive 209.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chapel Hill to James Madison Universitycar car 209.6 mi
    4h 20m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Greensboro Depotbus bus 4
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 7m
    $70–126

  4. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RDU - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 47m
    $350–1,436

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    11h 27m
    $66–112

  6. Bus via Arlington

    1. Take the bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    12h 31m
    $60–100

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    13h 21m
    $130–258

  8. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    3. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 35m
    $102–452

Chapel Hill to James Madison University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and James Madison University, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from E Franklin St at Coffee Shop to James Madison University via Durham Station, Durham, Washington Union Station, and Godwin Transit Center in around 11h 27m.

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