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How to get fromElon to Washingtonby taxi, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Elon to Washington by taxi, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Elon to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane GSO - DCA
    2h 6m
    $158–686

  2. Drive 269.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elon to Washingtoncar car 269.1 mi
    5h 45m
    $50–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greensboro, NC - 3900 W Gate City Blvd to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus Charlotte
    7h 26m
    $88–125

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Greensboro to Washington Union Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    7h 54m
    $105–208

  5. Taxi, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the taxi from Elon to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2h 54m
    $130–469

  6. Bus via Greensboro Depot

    1. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    7h 46m
    $60–108

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Elon, NC, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

CoachRun operates a bus from Greensboro, NC - 3900 W Gate City Blvd to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave 5 times a week. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 6h 18m.

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