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How to get fromColumbia to Elon Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train Piedmont / ...
    6h 50m
    $130–238

  2. Drive 199.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Elon Universitycar car 199.5 mi
    3h 29m
    $37–53

  3. Bus via Charlotte

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 58m
    $68–108

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane CAE - GSO
    2. Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elon Universitytaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $212–1,192

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ridebus bus 4
    8h 14m
    $83–152

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Durhambus bus Augusta
    2. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ridebus bus 4
    9h 52m
    $66–88

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

Calendar115Weekly Planes
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Columbia Station to Elon University via Cary and Greensboro in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Elon University 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 58m.

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