There are 4 ways to get from Elon to Virginia Beach 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
5h 10m$168–546Drive 225.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elon to Virginia Beachcar 225.8 mi
4h 46m$42–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 25m$160–290Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0654s
10h 1m$57–102
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elon to Virginia Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Elon to Virginia Beach is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Elon to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride and arriving at Virginia Beach via Greensboro Bus Stop and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Elon to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Elon and Virginia Beach is 263 miles. The road distance is 227.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elon to Virginia Beach without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Elon to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Elon to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Elon to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Elon to Virginia Beach is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $160 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Elon, NC, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elon to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stop via Greensboro, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, and Norfolk in around 9h 25m. 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
- 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
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- 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 Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Elon to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon to Virginia Beach is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Elon to Virginia Beach.
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