There are 4 ways to get from Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Richmond
best- Take the bus from Durham to Richmondbus FlixBus N2471
4h 52m$23–46Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus Charlotte
5h 43m$17–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h 47m$60–138Drive 153.7 mi
- Drive from Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar 153.7 mi
2h 39m$28–41
Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus via Richmond which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Durham and Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Duke University station to Virginia Commonwealth University 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 7h 47m.
The distance between Duke University and Virginia Commonwealth University is 158 miles. The road distance is 154.6 miles.
The best way to get from Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to bus via Richmond which takes 4h 52m and costs $23 - $50.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus via Richmond which takes 4h 52m and costs $23 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Duke University, NC, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Richmond twice daily. Tickets cost $22–40 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 $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University.
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