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How to get fromSan Francisco to Duke Universityby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SFO - RDU
    8h 45m
    $197–419

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane OAK - RDU
    10h
    $193–815

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Durhambus bus
    2d 22h
    $484–793

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Union Station - Bus Platform A to Chapel Dr at Duke University Rdbus bus
    3d 8h
    $818–2,059

  5. Drive  2,783.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Duke Universitycar car 2,783.1 mi
    45h 23m
    $508–734

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SJC - RDU
    11h 15m
    $199–821

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane SFO - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 5m
    $303–1,183

  8. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SFO - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 43m
    $222–861

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SMF - RDU
    13h 21m
    $213–812

San Francisco to Duke University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$484Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,427.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, 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 San Francisco to Duke University via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 2d 22h.

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