There are 4 ways to get from Elon University to Philadelphia by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Elon University to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane GSO - PHL
3h 3m$177–741Drive 404.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elon University to Philadelphiacar 404.8 mi
8h 23m$74–107Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to 30th Street Stationtrain Crescent / ...
9h 39m$179–337Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro, NC - 3900 W Gate City Blvd to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
11h 47m$112–170
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elon University to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Elon University to Philadelphia is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Elon University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Greensboro, NC - 3900 W Gate City Blvd and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE, Potomac Av SE+14 St SE and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Elon University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at 30th Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Elon University and Philadelphia is 405 miles. The road distance is 407.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elon University to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Elon University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Elon University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from Greensboro, NC - 3900 W Gate City Blvd station.
Elon University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Elon University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs $170 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 47m.
What companies run services between Elon University, NC, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to 30th Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elon University to Philadelphia Bus Station via Greensboro, NC - 3900 W Gate City Blvd, Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave, Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE, Pennsylvania Av SE+14 St SE, Potomac Av SE+14 St SE, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Washington Union Station in around 11h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Greensboro, NC - 3900 W Gate City Blvd to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Elon University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave station.
Elon University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon University to Philadelphia is 407 miles. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Elon University to Philadelphia.
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