There are 11 ways to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Duke University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, bus, or car
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Fly San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane SFO - RDU
7h 21m$182–401Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane SJC - RDU
10h 59m$245–851Bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus
2d 21h$443–884BART, train, bus
- Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
- Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University Rdbus
3d 9h$1,036–2,318Fly San Francisco International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane SFO - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 46m$307–1,105Fly Oakland International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane OAK - RDU
11h 6m$222–877Fly San Francisco International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SFO - CLT
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 24m$269–971Fly San Francisco International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane SFO - FAY
- Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain
- Take the train from Selma Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 58m$202–700Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SFO - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 35m$242–787Fly San Francisco International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SFO - IAD
- Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 21m$545–889Drive 2,772.6 mi
- Drive from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Duke Universitycar 2,772.6 mi
45h 29m$506–731
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Duke University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Duke University is to fly which costs $180 - $410 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Duke University is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $180 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Duke University. However, there are services departing from SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level and arriving at Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens via San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.
The distance between San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Duke University is 2428 miles. The road distance is 2788.7 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Duke University without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 21h and costs $440 - $900.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Duke University, including transfers.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Duke University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.
The best way to get from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Duke University is to fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $180 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $440 - $900 and takes 2 days 21h.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Duke University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Duke University is 3h ahead of San Francisco Airport (SFO). It is currently 8:31 AM in San Francisco Airport (SFO) and 11:31 AM in Duke University.
What companies run services between San Francisco Airport (SFO), USA and Duke University, NC, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SFO Airport Terminal G-Lower Level to Duke University via San Francisco Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 2d 21h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fayetteville Municipal Airport via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–600
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- BART
Subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- BART
- Adult Single Ride
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–410
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- gotriangle.org
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