There are 5 ways to get from Elon to Wilmington by taxi, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.
Taxi, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
best- Take the taxi from Elon to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane GSO - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain
3h 38m$176–1,239Drive 377.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elon to Wilmingtoncar 377.2 mi
7h 50m$69–100Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Wilmingtontrain Crescent / ...
9h 8m$167–316Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
11h 21m$75–139Taxi, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain
4h 11m$191–1,343
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elon to Wilmington is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Elon to Wilmington is to taxi and fly and train which takes 3h 38m and costs $170 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Elon to Wilmington station. However, there are services departing from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride and arriving at Wilmington Bus Station via Greensboro Bus Stop and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Elon to Wilmington. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Wilmington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Elon and Wilmington is 429 miles. The road distance is 379.4 miles.
The best way to get from Elon to Wilmington without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Elon to Wilmington, including transfers.
Elon to Wilmington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Elon to Wilmington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Elon to Wilmington is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs $160 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 11h 21m.
What companies run services between Elon, NC, USA and Wilmington, DE, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Wilmington twice daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elon to Wilmington Bus Station via Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride, Greensboro Depot, Greensboro Bus Stop, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 11h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- 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 Wilmington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Elon to Wilmington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilmington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon to Wilmington is 379 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Elon to Wilmington.
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