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How to get fromRaleigh to James Madison Universityby train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Raleigh to James Madison University by train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Drive from Charlottesville to James Madison Universitycar car
    7h 10m
    $70–161

  2. Drive  221.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to James Madison Universitycar car 221.5 mi
    4h 55m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    10h 15m
    $64–101

  4. Fly to Charlottesville, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane RDU - CHO
    2. Take the taxi from Charlottesville (CHO) to James Madison Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 35m
    $202–532

  5. Train, bus via Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus Highlands Rhythm / ...
    10h
    $104–202

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    10h 25m
    $106–206

  7. Bus via Arlington

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    10h 39m
    $55–92

  8. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane RDU - SHD
    7h 21m
    $70–378

  9. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RDU - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 7m
    $76–392

  10. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane RDU - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 14m
    $580–1,238

Raleigh to James Madison University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and James Madison University, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to James Madison University via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Godwin Transit Center in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) twice daily.

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