What is the cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Elon?

The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Elon is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Roanoke to Elon?

The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Elon is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Roanoke and Elon?

No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Elon. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride via Lynchburg Transit Center and Greensboro Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Roanoke and Elon?

No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Elon. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Greensboro via Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Roanoke to Elon?

The distance between Roanoke and Elon is 183 miles. The road distance is 103.5 miles.

How do I travel from Roanoke to Elon without a car?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Elon without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $95 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Roanoke to Elon?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Roanoke to Elon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Elon bus from?

Roanoke to Elon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Elon train from?

Roanoke to Elon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.

Train or bus from Roanoke to Elon?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Elon is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Roanoke to Elon bus arrive?

Roanoke to Elon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.

Where does the Roanoke to Elon train arrive?

Roanoke to Elon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.

Can I drive from Roanoke to Elon?

Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Elon is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Roanoke to Elon.

Where can I stay near Elon?

There are 58+ hotels available in Elon.

Roanoke to Elon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Roanoke to Elon by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensborotrain Crescent
4h 49m
$97–169
Drive 102.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Roanoke to Eloncar 102.9 mi
2h 20m
$19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Greensboro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2605
7h 18m
$46–73

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Distance: 181.5 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Elon, NC, USA?

You can take a train from Roanoke to Elon via Lynchburg and Greensboro in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Elon via Lynchburg Transit Center, Greensboro Bus Stop, Greensboro Depot, and Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride in around 7h 18m.

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