There are 4 ways to get from Elon University to Richmond by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus N2471
5h 48m$46–78Drive 173.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elon University to Richmondcar 173.4 mi
3h 42m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h 9m$134–237Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Elon University to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 40m$191–766
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elon University to Richmond is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Elon University to Richmond is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Elon University to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride and arriving at Richmond via Greensboro Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Elon University to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Elon University and Richmond is 228 miles. The road distance is 174.4 miles.
The best way to get from Elon University to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Elon University to Richmond, including transfers.
Elon University to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Elon University to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Elon University to Richmond is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Elon University, NC, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Richmond twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Elon University to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Elon University to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon University to Richmond is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Elon University to Richmond.
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