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How to get fromDuke University to American Universityby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Duke University to American University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    7h 43m
    $44–84

  2. Bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus Charlotte
    9h
    $31–62

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Carolinian
    8h 57m
    $106–227

  4. Drive 261.4 mi

    1. Drive from Duke University to American Universitycar car 261.4 mi
    4h 38m
    $48–69

  5. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane RDU - DCA
    4h 49m
    $562–1,217

  6. Line 6 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens to Durham Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RDU - IAD
    4. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 14m
    $372–1,416

  7. Line 6 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens to Durham Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RDU - BWI
    4. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 30m
    $192–955

  8. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane GSO - DCA
    5h 47m
    $145–691

  9. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 15m
    $110–470

Duke University to American University by foot, bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and American University, DC, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 4m.

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