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How to get fromGainesville to Duke Universityby plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Gainesville to Duke University by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane GNV - RDU
    7h 2m
    $78–398

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus FlixBus 2431
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2472
    12h 51m
    $85–145

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University Rdbus bus Drx
    15h 53m
    $175–343

  4. Drive 520.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Duke Universitycar car 520.5 mi
    9h 31m
    $95–138

  5. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane JAX - RDU
    3. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus bus
    7h 43m
    $129–677

  6. Bus to Orlando, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to Orlando - RedCoach Station, FLbus bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MCO - RDU
    7h 9m
    $103–362

  7. Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane GNV - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 22m
    $134–590

  8. Bus to Tampa, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the bus from University of Florida - 1956 Gale Lemerand Dr to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane TPA - RDU
    9h 38m
    $128–479

  9. Bus via Camden

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Camdenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Camden to Durhambus bus
    15h 48m
    $103–179

Gainesville to Duke University by bus and foot (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Gainesville, FL, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to Duke University via Jacksonville, Raleigh Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 12h 51m.

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