There are 10 ways to get from New Brunswick to Duke University by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus, line 6 bus
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane EWR - 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
- Take the bus from Jackson St at Duke St to Flowers Dr at Duke Gardensbus
5h 31m$180–836Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rdbus New York
11h 46m$61–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
12h 40m$136–298Drive 451.7 mi
- Drive from New Brunswick to Duke Universitycar 451.7 mi
8h 17m$83–120Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane JFK - RDU
6h 29m$404–1,342Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane LGA - RDU
6h 37m$133–466Train, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Centertrain
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHL - RDU
6h 39m$94–414Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane EWR - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 26m$177–800Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus
- Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane HPN - RDU
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus
8h 48m$145–744Train, bus
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Jefferson Stationtrain Tre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
14h 42m$72–130
New Brunswick to Duke University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Brunswick to Duke University is to train and bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 14h 42m.
The fastest way to get from New Brunswick to Duke University is to train and fly and bus and line 700 bus and line 6 bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from New Brunswick to Duke University. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St 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 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from New Brunswick station to Duke University station. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick Amtrak Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between New Brunswick and Duke University is 459 miles. The road distance is 454.3 miles.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to Duke University without a car is to bus which takes 11h 46m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from New Brunswick to Duke University, including transfers.
New Brunswick to Duke University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
New Brunswick to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Brunswick Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to Duke University is to bus which takes 11h 46m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between New Brunswick, NJ, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Albany St & Spring St to Duke University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 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 11h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 12h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Westchester County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–21
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
Train from New Brunswick to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
- 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
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
New Brunswick to Duke University bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New Brunswick to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Brunswick to Duke University is 454 miles. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from New Brunswick to Duke University.
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