There are 3 ways to get from Elon to Williamsburg by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Greensboro to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
8h 17m$149–286Drive 211.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elon to Williamsburgcar 211.7 mi
3h 52m$39–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mebane Cone Health Park-and-Ride to Willard St at Durham Stationbus Odx
- Take the bus from Durham to Richmondbus
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 57m$40–82
Elon to Williamsburg by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elon to Williamsburg is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Elon to Williamsburg is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Elon to Williamsburg station. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Elon and Williamsburg is 352 miles. The road distance is 213 miles.
The best way to get from Elon to Williamsburg without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Elon to Williamsburg, including transfers.
Elon to Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
Elon to Williamsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon to Williamsburg is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Elon to Williamsburg.
There are 122+ hotels available in Williamsburg.
What companies run services between Elon, NC, USA and Williamsburg, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Elon to Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Greensboro and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 8h 17m.
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 Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Mebane Cone Health Park-and-Ride to Willard St at Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Durham to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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