There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Duke University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
1h 2m$12–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University Rdbus Drx
1h 3m$3Drive 26.1 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Duke Universitycar 26.1 mi
37 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Raleigh to Duke Universitytaxi 26.1 mi
37 min$70–90
Raleigh to Duke University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Duke University is to bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Duke University is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Station - Bus Platform A station and arriving at Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Duke University station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Raleigh and Duke University is 29 miles. The road distance is 26.2 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Duke University without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $11 - $20.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Raleigh to Duke University, including transfers.
Raleigh to Duke University bus services, operated by Go Triangle, depart from Union Station - Bus Platform A.
Raleigh to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Duke University is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $11 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 3m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–17 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Go Triangle operates a bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Amigo Cab
- Phone
- +1 919-444-4434
- Website
- amigocabco.com
RDU Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +1 919-214-0475
- Website
- rdu---taxi.com
Taxi Taxi
- Phone
- +1-919-333-3333
- Website
- taxitaxiofraleigh.com
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Duke University bus services, operated by Go Triangle, arrive at Chapel Dr at Duke University Rd station.
Raleigh to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Duke University is 26 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Raleigh to Duke University.
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