There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon University by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane PHL - GSO
- Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elon Universitytaxi
2h 24m$191–817Drive 398.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon Universitycar 398.5 mi
8h 8m$73–105Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Greensborotrain Crescent / ...
10h 33m$178–343Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0670
16h 1m$91–164Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Elon University398.5 mi
8h 8mBus via Fredericksburg (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Fredericksburgbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg to Greensboro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2605
16h 13m$100–164
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon University is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon University is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 24m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon University. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride via Broad St & Snyder Av, Philadelphia Bus Station and Greensboro Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon University. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Greensboro via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Elon University is 395 miles. The road distance is 400.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon University without a car is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon University, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon University is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs $170 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 16h 1m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Elon University, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Greensboro twice daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 8h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 12h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Fredericksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fredericksburg to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Elon University
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon University is 401 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Elon University.
There are 54+ hotels available in Elon University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Elon University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.