There are 7 ways to get from Richmond to Elon University by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or subway
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Greensboro, NC - 3900 W Gate City Blvdbus New York
4h 44m$75–117Drive 173.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Richmond to Elon Universitycar 173.8 mi
3h 38m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain Carolinian
7h 22m$130–240Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station 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 Elon Universitytaxi
5h 50m$225–1,013Bus via Greensboro Depot
- Take the bus from Richmond to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0670
7h$49–82Bus via Durham
- Take the bus from Richmond to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ridebus 4
7h 19m$44–70Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
- Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elon Universitytaxi
5h 55m$165–677
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Elon University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Elon University is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Elon University. However, there are services departing from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St and arriving at Greensboro, NC - 3900 W Gate City Blvd via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Elon University. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Greensboro via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Richmond and Elon University is 266 miles. The road distance is 174.8 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Elon University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Richmond to Elon University, including transfers.
Richmond to Elon University bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St station.
Richmond to Elon University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Elon University is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Elon University, NC, USA?
CoachRun operates a bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Greensboro, NC - 3900 W Gate City Blvd 5 times a week. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Greensboro once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
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
- $150–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Greensboro, NC - 3900 W Gate City Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- CoachRun
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
- 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
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
Richmond to Elon University bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Greensboro, NC - 3900 W Gate City Blvd station.
Richmond to Elon University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Elon University is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Richmond to Elon University.
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