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How to get fromRaleigh to Elkinby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to High Pointtrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the taxi from High Point to Elkintaxi taxi
    2h 59m
    $162–232

  2. Drive 144.5 mi

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

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Elkintaxi taxi
    4h 11m
    $112–151

  4. Train, line 74 bus, taxi

    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 taxi from Novant Forsyth Medical Center to Elkintaxi taxi
    4h 33m
    $125–175

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  • Distance: 154.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Elkin. However, you can take the train to High Point then take the taxi to Elkin. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Winston Salem(Trans Center), then take the taxi to Elkin.

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