Travel

How can I save money traveling to and from Duke?

Looking to save a buck or fifty on your way to Duke after a break? Have you thought of these amazing ways to save money?

• Book your flights early if you live far away
• Use a flight comparison website like Expedia, Travelocity, or Kayak
• Use Bing Travel to get flight price trend predictions
• Check out StudentUniverse.com for deals for students
• Compare flight prices to train fares—trains can be relaxing and you can even read a good book on the ride
• Carpool—it’s good  for the environment and everyone can contribute to the cost of fuel
  • dukelist.duke.edu is a good place to start
  • You can even carpool to the airport
• Going North? Check out Megabus’s low fares to DC and beyond

How can I save money getting around the Duke area?

Got a car? Want a car? Hate cars all together? Fortunately, there are money- and time-efficient options for students at Duke. For more information on the resources below, visit parking.duke.edu.

• Ride a bike—take advantage of Duke’s borrow a bike program.  It’s free, it’s faster than walking, and it’s often faster than dealing with parking!
• Take a bus
  • Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) & Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) will get you to pretty much any place in the Triangle, and with Duke’s Gopass, you can get there for free.
  • The Robertson Bus runs every 30 minutes and will take you to Chapel Hill.
• Drive a car—If you absolutely have to go by car, try WeCar!