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How to get fromRaleigh to Elkinby train, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Elkin by train, bus, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Winston Salem to Elkintaxi taxi
    3h 45m
    $120–167

  2. Drive  144.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Elkincar car 144.5 mi
    2h 38m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston-Salem to Hamptonvillebus bus
    5h 19m
    $51–74

  4. Train, line 74 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to High Pointtrain train
    2. Take the bus from High Point Terminal to Novant Forsyth Medical Centerbus bus 74
    3. Take the bus from Forsyth Hospital to Hamptonvillebus bus
    5h 38m
    $87–126

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  • Distance: 149.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Elkin, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Elkin via Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Hamptonville in around 5h 19m.

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