There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Elon University by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane ORF - GSO
- Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elon Universitytaxi
4h 24m$195–820Drive 207.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Elon Universitycar 207.7 mi
4h 25m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain Carolinian
7h 51m$126–259Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
10h 3m$57–90Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORF - RDU
- Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ridebus
7h 21m$296–604
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Elon University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Elon University is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 24m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Elon University. However, there are services departing from Princess Anne & Chapel and arriving at Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride via Norfolk and Greensboro Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Elon University. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Greensboro via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Norfolk and Elon University is 251 miles. The road distance is 208.9 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Elon University without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Norfolk to Elon University, including transfers.
Norfolk to Elon University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Elon University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Elon University is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 10h 3m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Elon University, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Elon University via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Greensboro in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Blue Bird Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-965-8928
Yellow United Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-273-9421
- Website
- yellowunitedtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Norfolk to Elon University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Norfolk to Elon University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Elon University is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Norfolk to Elon University.
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