There are 6 ways to get from Newport News to Elon by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane PHF - GSO
- Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elontaxi
5h 54m$157–637Drive 214.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport News to Eloncar 214.2 mi
4h 42m$40–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain Carolinian
10h 4m$160–302Bus via Richmond
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Richmond to Greensboro Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2471
10h 36m$57–96Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Newport News to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
- Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elontaxi
8h 19m$249–1,060Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
13h 16m$66–115
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport News to Elon is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Newport News to Elon is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport News to Elon. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Thimble Shoals and arriving at Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride via Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, Williamsburg Bus Stop, Richmond and Greensboro Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport News to Elon. However, there are services departing from Newport News and arriving at Greensboro via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Newport News and Elon is 234 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newport News to Elon without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs $160 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Newport News to Elon, including transfers.
Newport News to Elon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Newport News to Elon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newport News station.
The best way to get from Newport News to Elon is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs $160 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Richmond, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 10h 36m.
What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Elon, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Fishing Point & Gum Rock to Elon via Amtrak Newport News, Newport News, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Greensboro in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson & Thimble Shoals to Elon via Elmhurst & Warwick, Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc, Williamsburg Bus Stop, Richmond, Greensboro Bus Stop, Greensboro Depot, and Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride in around 10h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newport News to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Blue Bird Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-965-8928
Yellow United Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-273-9421
- Website
- yellowunitedtaxi.com
Blue Bird Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-965-8928
Yellow United Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-273-9421
- Website
- yellowunitedtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newport News to Elon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Newport News to Elon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport News to Elon is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Newport News to Elon.
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