There are 5 ways to get from Elon to Richmond by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus N2471
5h 46m$45–78Drive 173.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elon to Richmondcar 173.6 mi
3h 43m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h 8m$132–246Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Elon 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 39m$195–764Bus via Raleigh
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
6h 19m$49–85
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elon to Richmond is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Elon to Richmond is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Elon 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 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Elon 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 8m.
The distance between Elon and Richmond is 228 miles. The road distance is 174.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elon to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Elon to Richmond, including transfers.
Elon to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Elon to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Elon to Richmond is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Elon, NC, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Richmond 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–190 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
- $90–600
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
- $85–190
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Elon to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Elon to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon to Richmond is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Elon to Richmond.
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