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How to get from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 to Duke University by bus?

From Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 to Duke University by bus

To get from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 to Duke University in Durham, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RDU bus from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 station to Regional Transit Center (Rtc) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 700 bus and finally take the 6 bus from Durham Station station to Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens (Nb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Bus - RDURDU
Bus - 700700
Bus - 66
Walk to Duke University
Leaves from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rdu Airport at Terminal 1
  • 2
    Bus - RDURDU
    Wait for bus
    RDU
    Rdu Shuttle To Regional Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Regional Transit Center (Rtc)
    ID 1000
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 700700
    Wait for bus
    700
    Route 700 To Durham
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Durham Station Gate J
    ID 57743
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Durham Station
    ID 5774
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    6: Danube Ln
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens (Nb)
    ID 5480
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Duke University
    Walk to
    Duke University
    PO Box 100
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 to Duke University by bus via RDU, 700 and 405

To get from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 to Duke University in Durham, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RDU bus from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 station to Regional Transit Center (Rtc) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 700 bus and finally take the 405 bus from Durham Station Gate H station to Trent Dr at Erwin Rd (Sb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Bus - RDURDU
Bus - 700700
Bus - 405405
Walk to Duke University
Leaves from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rdu Airport at Terminal 1
  • 2
    Bus - RDURDU
    Wait for bus
    RDU
    Rdu Shuttle To Regional Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Regional Transit Center (Rtc)
    ID 1000
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 700700
    Wait for bus
    700
    Route 700 To Durham
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Durham Station Gate J
    ID 57743
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Durham Station Gate H
    ID 57741
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 405405
    Wait for bus
    405
    Route 405 To Chapel Hill And Unc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trent Dr at Erwin Rd (Sb)
    ID 1104
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Duke University
    Walk to
    Duke University
    PO Box 100
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 to Duke University

The distance between Rdu Airport at Terminal 1, Durham and Duke University, Durham is approximately 18.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 to Duke University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Durham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rdu Airport at Terminal 1

Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 is located at Rdu Airport at Terminal 1, Durham and the nearest public transit station is Rdu Airport at Terminal 2.

Bus stations close to Rdu Airport at Terminal 1:

  • Rdu Airport at Terminal 2

Public transit stations close to Duke University, Durham

Duke University is located at PO Box 100, Durham and the nearest public transit station is Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens (Nb).

Train stations close to Duke University:

  • Durham Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Duke University:

  • Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens (Nb)
  • Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens (Sb)
  • Campus Dr at Chapel Circle (Admissions)

Alternative route from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 to Duke University by bus via RDU, 700 and 405

To get from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 to Duke University in Durham, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RDU bus from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 station to Regional Transit Center (Rtc) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 700 bus and finally take the 405 bus from Durham Station Gate H station to Trent Dr at Erwin Rd (Sb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Bus - RDURDU
Bus - 700700
Bus - 405405
Walk to Duke University
Leaves from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rdu Airport at Terminal 1
  • 2
    Bus - RDURDU
    Wait for bus
    RDU
    Rdu Shuttle To Regional Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Regional Transit Center (Rtc)
    ID 1000
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 700700
    Wait for bus
    700
    Route 700 To Durham
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Durham Station Gate J
    ID 57743
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Durham Station Gate H
    ID 57741
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 405405
    Wait for bus
    405
    Route 405 To Chapel Hill And Unc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trent Dr at Erwin Rd (Sb)
    ID 1104
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Duke University
    Walk to
    Duke University
    PO Box 100
    0.65 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 to Duke University?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line RDU, Bus line 700, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 to Duke University?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line RDU, Bus line 700, Bus line 405.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 and Duke University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 to Duke University?

    The RDU bus line goes from Rdu Shuttle To Regional Transit Center station near Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 in Raleigh to Regional Transit Center (Rtc) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Regional Transit Center (Rtc) station near Duke University in Durham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 to Duke University by bus?

    The total travel time between Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 in Raleigh and Duke University in Durham by bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 to get to Duke University?

    Get on the RDU bus from the Rdu Shuttle To Regional Transit Center stop near Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 in Raleigh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rdu Airport at Terminal 1 and Duke University?

    Get off the bus at the Regional Transit Center (Rtc) stop, which is closest to Duke University in Durham.