There are 6 ways to get from Elon to Virginia by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- 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
2h 10m$160–689Drive 225.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elon to Virginia Beachcar 225.3 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$139–264Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0654s
10h 1m$57–102Taxi, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the taxi from Elon to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane GSO - IAD
2h 43m$135–509Bus via Richmond (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2605
11h 21m$70–114
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elon to Virginia is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Elon to Virginia is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Elon to Virginia. 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. 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 is 280 miles. The road distance is 226.7 miles.
The best way to get from Elon to Virginia without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Elon to Virginia, including transfers.
Elon to Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Elon to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Elon to Virginia is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $130 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Elon, NC, USA and Virginia, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Golden Eagle Taxi
- Phone
- +1-336-227-0550
Golden Eagle Taxi
- Phone
- +1-336-227-0550
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More Questions & Answers
Elon to Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Elon to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon to Virginia is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Elon to Virginia.
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