There are 6 ways to get from Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC) by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Durham to Richmondbus FlixBus N2471
5h 31m$24–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
8h 25m$74–158Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Duke University to Richmond-RIC153.2 mi
2h 40mDrive 153.2 mi
- Drive from Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC)car 153.2 mi
2h 40m$28–41Fly
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane RDU - RIC
5h 52m$415–557Bus via Petersburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Durham to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
8h 9m$26–48
Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to bus via Petersburg which costs $25 - $50 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC). However, there are services departing from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens and arriving at Ric Airport via Durham and Broad + 18Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Duke University station to Richmond Airport (RIC) station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Duke University and Richmond Airport (RIC) is 166 miles. The road distance is 154.1 miles.
The best way to get from Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC), including transfers.
Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $24 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 8h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $410 - $600 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Richmond Airport (RIC), USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Richmond 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
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
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Duke University to Richmond-RIC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC) is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Duke University to Richmond Airport (RIC).
There are 361+ hotels available in Richmond Airport (RIC).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Duke University and Richmond Airport (RIC). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








