There are 8 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Duke University by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus, line 6 bus
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHL - 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 1m$80–380Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain Wil
- Take the bus from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St to Baltimore, MDbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD - 1200 Ponca St to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rdbus
11h$46–81Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
10h 40m$121–846Drive 396 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Duke Universitycar 396 mi
7h 7m$73–105Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus, line 6 bus
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PIT - 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 37mFly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane PHL - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
6h$177–924Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BWI - RDU
6h 15m$214–1,010Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
11h 36m$67–104
Pennsylvania to Duke University by subway, train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Duke University is to train and bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Duke University is to fly and bus and line 700 bus and line 6 bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $80 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania station to Duke University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens via Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Duke University station. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Duke University is 367 miles. The road distance is 398.3 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Duke University without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs $120 - $850.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Pennsylvania to Duke University, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Duke University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Duke University is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs $120 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 11h 36m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?
You can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Duke University via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Durham Amtrak Station, Durham Station, and Erwin Rd at Downing St in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Durham once daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 11h.
- Website
- aa.com
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 Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 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
Pennsylvania to Duke University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Durham station.
Pennsylvania to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Duke University is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Pennsylvania to Duke University.
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