There are 7 ways to get from Harvard University to Duke University by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Subway to Boston Logan Airport, fly, bus, line 700 bus
best- Take the subway from Harvard to South Stationsubway
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BOS - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus
5h 55m$150–914Bus via New York
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rdbus New York
16h 46m$88–153Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
18h 16m$203–453Drive 690.8 mi
- Drive from Harvard University to Duke Universitycar 690.8 mi
12h 37m$127–183Bus to Manchester Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MHT - RDU
7h 46m$136–722Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PVD - RDU
8h 3m$148–465Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Richmondbus FlixBus N2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
20h 16m$118–188
Harvard University to Duke University by foot, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Duke University is to bus via New York which costs $85 - $160 and takes 16h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Duke University is to subway and fly and bus and line 700 bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $150 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard University to Duke University. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Erwin Rd at LaSalle St via New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St and Hillsborough Rd at LaSalle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Duke University station. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Boston and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.
The distance between Harvard University and Duke University is 643 miles. The road distance is 694.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Duke University without a car is to bus via New York which takes 16h 46m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Harvard University to Duke University, including transfers.
Harvard University to Duke University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Harvard University to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Duke University is to bus via New York which takes 16h 46m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $460 and takes 18h 16m.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Duke University via Harvard, South Station, Boston, New York, New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St, Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough Rd at LaSalle St, and Erwin Rd at LaSalle St in around 16h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Duke University via Harvard, South Station, Boston, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Durham Amtrak Station, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 18h 16m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Manchester Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Subway from Harvard to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to TF Green Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
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Booking & Getting There
Harvard University to Duke University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Harvard University to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Duke University is 695 miles. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Harvard University to Duke University.
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