There are 4 ways to get from Elon University to Philadelphia by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 4m$151–582Drive 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$149–307Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
11h 33m$81–133
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 4m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Elon University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Greensboro Bus Stop and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
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 $140 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Elon University to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Elon University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop 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 $140 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 11h 33m.
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 $100–250 and the journey takes 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elon University to Philadelphia Bus Station via Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride, Greensboro Depot, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Washington Union Station in around 11h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Elon University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union 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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