There are 9 ways to get from Duke University to Rutgers University by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 6 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Take the bus from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens to Durham Stationbus
- Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane RDU - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswicktrain
5h 25m$138–588Line 6 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens to Durham Stationbus
- Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane RDU - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain
6h 20m$67–325Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswickbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
11h 16m$71–126Train
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Trentontrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain Nec
12h 16m$285–453Drive 454.2 mi
- Drive from Duke University to Rutgers Universitycar 454.2 mi
8h 6m$81–116Line 6 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the bus from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens to Durham Stationbus
- Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane RDU - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain
6h 28m$131–472Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane GSO - EWR
6h 12m$107–377Line 6 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens to Durham Stationbus
- Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RDU - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain
6h 40m$113–231Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
15h 50m$116–196
Duke University to Rutgers University by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Duke University to Rutgers University is to bus via Washington which costs $70 - $130 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Duke University to Rutgers University is to line 6 bus and bus and fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Duke University to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens and arriving at New Brunswick via Durham and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Duke University station to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at New Brunswick via Trenton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
The distance between Duke University and Rutgers University is 460 miles. The road distance is 456.8 miles.
The best way to get from Duke University to Rutgers University without a car is to bus via Washington which takes 11h 16m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Duke University to Rutgers University, including transfers.
Duke University to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Duke University to Rutgers University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Duke University to Rutgers University is to bus via Washington which takes 11h 16m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $460 and takes 12h 16m.
What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Duke University to Rutgers University via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham, Washington Union Station, and New Brunswick in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Duke University to Rutgers University via Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens, Durham Station, Durham Amtrak Station, Trenton, Trenton Transit Center, and New Brunswick in around 12h 16m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–22
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–19
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 919-485-7433
- Website
- godurhamtransit.org
Bus from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- godurhamtransit.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- godurhamtransit.org
Bus from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- godurhamtransit.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- godurhamtransit.org
Bus from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- godurhamtransit.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- godurhamtransit.org
Bus from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- godurhamtransit.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- godurhamtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
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Booking & Getting There
Duke University to Rutgers University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Duke University to Rutgers University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duke University to Rutgers University is 457 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Duke University to Rutgers University.
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