There are 8 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Duke University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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 Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
10h 1m$67–111Bus via Washington
cheapest- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rdbus New York
10h 2m$52–92Bus, train
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
11h 6m$202–311Drive 369.3 mi
- Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Duke Universitycar 369.3 mi
6h 44m$64–92Fly Harrisburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MDT - RDU
6h 51m$78–479Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 22m$269–1,019Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHL - RDU
6h 57m$140–267Fly Harrisburg International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane MDT - CLT
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 22m$173–691
Harrisburg, Pa to Duke University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Duke University is to bus via Washington which costs $50 - $95 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Duke University is to drive which takes 6h 44m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg, Pa station to Duke University. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg Bus Station and arriving at Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens via Washington Union Station and Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrisburg, Pa to Duke University station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Harrisburg, Pa and Duke University is 404 miles. The road distance is 371.5 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Duke University without a car is to bus which takes 10h 1m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Duke University, including transfers.
Harrisburg, Pa to Duke University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Duke University is to bus which takes 10h 1m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $480 and takes 6h 51m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $1,100 and takes 12h 22m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Duke University via Washington Union Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Saturday, Thursday, Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- CoachRun
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Booking & Getting There
Harrisburg, Pa to Duke University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg, Pa to Duke University is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Duke University.
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