There are 5 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane RIC - RDU
5h 14m$417–527Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
6h 39m$27–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
8h 20m$75–159Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Duke University154.4 mi
2h 41mDrive 154.4 mi
- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke Universitycar 154.4 mi
2h 41m$29–41
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke University is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke University is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke University. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens via Richmond and Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond Airport (RIC) station to Duke University station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Duke University is 158 miles. The road distance is 155.3 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $27 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke University, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke University is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $410 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 6h 39m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Duke University, NC, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Durham every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Duke University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Durham station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke University is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Duke University.
There are 355+ hotels available in Duke University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Duke University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.