There are 6 ways to get from Duke University to Shelby by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Durham to Gastonia, NC - Chester St.bus Nyc
4h 27m$107–137Drive 172.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Duke University to Shelbycar 172.8 mi
3h 23m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
5h 57m$118–196Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane RDU - CLT
- Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Shelbytaxi
4h 41m$165–587Bus via Charlotte
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from 4th St & Graham St to Oakland St & Main Avebus 85x
6h 23m$84–130Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane GSO - CLT
- Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Shelbytaxi
5h 11m$203–736
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duke University to Shelby is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Duke University to Shelby is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Duke University to Shelby. However, there are services departing from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens and arriving at Gastonia, NC - Chester St. via Horton Rd at Guess Rd and Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Duke University station to Shelby station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at Gastonia Station via Charlotte Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Duke University and Shelby is 189 miles. The road distance is 173.8 miles.
The best way to get from Duke University to Shelby without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Duke University to Shelby, including transfers.
Duke University to Shelby bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Durham station.
Duke University to Shelby train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Duke University to Shelby is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Shelby, NC, USA?
Wanda Coach operates a bus from Durham to Gastonia, NC - Chester St. 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Durham to Gastonia, NC - Chester St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $40–55
- 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
- Phone
- +1 919-485-7433
- Website
- godurhamtransit.org
Bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- godurhamtransit.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 704-336-7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
Bus from 4th St & Graham St to Oakland St & Main Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Charlotte Area Transit System
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
Charlotte Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 704-464-9191
- Website
- charlottetaxiservice.com
Crown Cab Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-334-6666
- Website
- crowncabinc.com
Yellow Cab of Charlotte
- Phone
- +1 704-444-4444
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More Questions & Answers
Duke University to Shelby bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Gastonia, NC - Chester St. station.
Duke University to Shelby train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duke University to Shelby is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Duke University to Shelby.
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