Duke University

Duke University

Duke University is a private research university founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838. The school moved to Durham in 1892.

Location

Durham, North Carolina
USA

Getting There

Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina, and is easily accessible by public transportation from downtown Durham.

To reach Duke University from the city center, you can take the DATA (Durham Area Transit Authority) bus. The DATA bus has several routes that serve the university, including the 6, 11, and 11B. The 6 bus runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center to Duke University Hospital, while the 11 and 11B routes run from the Durham Station Transportation Center to Duke University East Campus. You can take any of these routes to get to Duke University.

You can purchase tickets for the DATA bus at the Durham Station Transportation Center or on the bus itself. The fare is $1.50 per ride, and transfers are free. Alternatively, you can also use the TransLoc Rider app to plan your trip and purchase tickets on your mobile device.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in North Carolina that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.