There are 3 ways to get from South Carolina to Elon University by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Rock Hill to Charlotte-Airport-CLTtaxi
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane CLT - GSO
- Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elon Universitytaxi
2h 10m$216–736Drive 271.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charleston to Elon Universitycar 271.4 mi
5h 39m$50–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain Palmetto
- Take the train from Selma Station to Greensborotrain Carolinian
8h 8m$181–321
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Carolina to Elon University is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from South Carolina to Elon University is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $210 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from South Carolina station to Elon University. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Greensboro via Selma Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between South Carolina and Elon University is 139 miles. The road distance is 273 miles.
The best way to get from South Carolina to Elon University without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs $180 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from South Carolina to Elon University, including transfers.
South Carolina to Elon University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
South Carolina to Elon University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Selma Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Carolina to Elon University is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from South Carolina to Elon University.
There are 51+ hotels available in Elon University.
What companies run services between South Carolina, USA and Elon University, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Elon University via Charleston Amtrak Station, Selma Station, and Greensboro in around 8h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Selma Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $70–100
Veteran's Cab Company
- Phone
- +1-803-327-4131
- Website
- rockhillcabs.com
Blue Bird Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-965-8928
Yellow United Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-273-9421
- Website
- yellowunitedtaxi.com
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