There are 5 ways to get from Duke University to Mechanicsville by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Durham to Richmondbus FlixBus N2471
4h 42m$44–66Drive 158.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Duke University to Mechanicsvillecar 158.8 mi
2h 48m$29–42Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
6h 4m$147–223Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane RDU - RIC
6h 7m$113–592Bus via Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St
- Take the bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus Charlotte
5h 45m$39–73
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Duke University to Mechanicsville is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Duke University to Mechanicsville is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Duke University to Mechanicsville. However, there are services departing from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens and arriving at Richmond via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Duke University station to Mechanicsville station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Duke University and Mechanicsville is 163 miles. The road distance is 159.7 miles.
The best way to get from Duke University to Mechanicsville without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Duke University to Mechanicsville, including transfers.
Duke University to Mechanicsville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Duke University to Mechanicsville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Duke University to Mechanicsville is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 6h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $600 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Mechanicsville, Hanover County, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Richmond twice daily. Tickets cost $23–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- CoachRun
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Booking & Getting There
Duke University to Mechanicsville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Duke University to Mechanicsville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duke University to Mechanicsville is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Duke University to Mechanicsville.
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