There are 4 ways to get from Elon to Norfolk by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Elon to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane GSO - ORF
4h 9m$169–547Drive 208.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elon to Norfolkcar 208.4 mi
4h 24m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 50m$154–281Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0654s
9h 20m$59–102
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elon to Norfolk is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Elon to Norfolk is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Elon to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Greensboro Bus Stop and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Elon to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Elon and Norfolk is 251 miles. The road distance is 209.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elon to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs $150 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Elon to Norfolk, including transfers.
Elon to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Elon to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Elon to Norfolk is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs $150 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Elon, NC, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elon to Norfolk via Greensboro and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Elon to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Elon to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon to Norfolk is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Elon to Norfolk.
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