There are 3 ways to get from Elon University to Columbia by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Cary to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
7h 2m$132–237Drive 199.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elon University to Columbiacar 199.4 mi
3h 27m$37–53Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Elon University to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Columbia (CAE)plane GSO - CAE
5h 12m$206–1,040
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Columbia (CAE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elon University to Columbia is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Elon University to Columbia is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Elon University to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Columbia Station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Elon University and Columbia is 287 miles. The road distance is 200.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elon University to Columbia without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Elon University to Columbia, including transfers.
Elon University to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
Elon University to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon University to Columbia is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Elon University to Columbia.
There are 403+ hotels available in Columbia.
What companies run services between Elon University, NC, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elon University to Columbia Station via Greensboro and Cary in around 7h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Columbia via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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