What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Elon?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Elon is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Elon?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Elon is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Elon?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Elon. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride via Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station and Greensboro Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Columbia and Elon?

No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Elon. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Greensboro via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Columbia to Elon?

The distance between Columbia and Elon is 287 miles. The road distance is 200.1 miles.

How do I travel from Columbia to Elon without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Elon without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $130 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Elon?

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Columbia to Elon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Elon bus from?

Columbia to Elon bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Elon train from?

Columbia to Elon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.

Train or bus from Columbia to Elon?

The best way to get from Columbia to Elon is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Charlotte, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Columbia to Elon bus arrive?

Columbia to Elon bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.

Where does the Columbia to Elon train arrive?

Columbia to Elon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Elon?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Elon is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Columbia to Elon.

Where can I stay near Elon?

There are 58+ hotels available in Elon.

Columbia to Elon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Elon by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain Floridian
2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain Piedmont / ...
6h 49m
$132–238
Drive 198.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Eloncar 198.9 mi
3h 27m
$37–53
Bus via Charlotte
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus
8h 56m
$70–112
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane CAE - GSO
2. Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elontaxi
5h 17m
$222–1,186
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ridebus 4
8h 12m
$85–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Durhambus Augusta
2. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ridebus 4
9h 50m
$66–88

Columbia (CAE) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights

115Weekly Planes

4h 15mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.6 mi
Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Elon, NC, USA?

You can take a train from Columbia Station to Elon via Cary and Greensboro in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Elon via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, Greensboro Bus Stop, Greensboro Depot, and Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride in around 8h 56m.

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