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How to get fromRutgers University to Duke Universityby train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Rutgers University to Duke University by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus, line 6 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane EWR - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Jackson St at Duke St to Flowers Dr at Duke Gardensbus bus
    5h 32m
    $269–1,236

  2. Bus via Washington

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    11h 8m
    $78–142

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    12h 47m
    $172–343

  4. Drive 456.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rutgers University to Duke Universitycar car 456.1 mi
    8h 6m
    $84–121

  5. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane JFK - RDU
    6h 34m
    $364–1,742

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Duke St at Jackson Stbus bus
    6h 10m
    $99–428

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LGA - RDU
    7h 19m
    $188–480

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane EWR - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 31m
    $164–655

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Durhambus bus Greyhound US0670
    15h 38m
    $106–203

Rutgers University to Duke University by foot and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration11h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 456.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Duke University via New Brunswick, Washington Union Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 11h 8m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from New Brunswick Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–350 and the journey takes 12h 4m.

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