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How to get fromState College to Duke Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from State College to Duke University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SCE - RDU
    6h 40m
    $78–462

  2. Bus via Washington

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rdbus bus
    12h 52m
    $67–115

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus bus
    12h 51m
    $82–134

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 56m
    $217–334

  5. Drive  402.2 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Duke Universitycar car 402.2 mi
    9h 1m
    $74–106

  6. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PIT - RDU
    8h 52m
    $126–718

  7. Bus, train via Philadelphia

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    15h 11m
    $284–1,046

State College to Duke University by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration12h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Duke University, NC, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Duke University via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Durham, Durham Station, and Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens in around 12h 51m.

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