There are 7 ways to get from Elon to Virginia by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport, 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 4m$145–589Drive 225.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elon to Virginia Beachcar 225.3 mi
4h 46m$39–56Bus via Richmond
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus N2471
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2605
9h 17m$62–104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 25m$222–341Taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport, 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 48m$130–469Bus, line 800 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Pittsboro St at SECUbus
- Take the bus from S Columbia St at Health Sciences Library to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
5h 6m$98–577Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0654s
10h 34m$71–99
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elon to Virginia is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Elon to Virginia is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $140 - $600.
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 Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
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 bus via Richmond which takes 9h 17m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Elon to Virginia, including transfers.
Elon to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 bus via Richmond which takes 9h 17m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $350 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Elon, NC, USA and Virginia, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elon to Virginia Beach via Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride, Greensboro Depot, Greensboro Bus Stop, Richmond, and Richmond in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- 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
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Pittsboro St at SECU
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from S Columbia St at Health Sciences Library to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Elon to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond 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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