There are 4 ways to get from Duke University to Portsmouth by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 41m$87–186Drive 173.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Duke University to Portsmouthcar 173.5 mi
3h 48m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd to Union Station - Bus Platform Abus Drx
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0654s
8h 6m$38–64Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane RDU - ORF
6h 8m$375–597
Duke University to Portsmouth by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duke University to Portsmouth is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Duke University to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Duke University to Portsmouth station. However, there are services departing from Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd and arriving at Military Hwy Station via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Duke University station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Duke University and Portsmouth is 282 miles. The road distance is 174.5 miles.
The best way to get from Duke University to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Duke University to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Duke University to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Go Triangle, depart from Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd station.
Duke University to Portsmouth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Duke University to Portsmouth is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Portsmouth, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Duke University to Norfolk via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham Amtrak Station, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Duke University to Macarthur Square Station via Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd, Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd to Union Station - Bus Platform A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Duke University to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Go Triangle, arrive at Union Station - Bus Platform A.
Duke University to Portsmouth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duke University to Portsmouth is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Duke University to Portsmouth.
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