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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Elon Universityby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Elon University by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORF - GSO
    2. Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elon Universitytaxi taxi
    4h 31m
    $176–500

  2. Drive  225.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Elon Universitycar car 225.3 mi
    4h 46m
    $38–54

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0654s
    9h 30m
    $62–96

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train Carolinian
    9h 49m
    $224–349

  5. Fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORF - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ridebus bus
    7h 24m
    $152–584

  6. Bus via Richmond (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2605
    11h 25m
    $77–114

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights

Calendar139Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Elon University, NC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Elon University via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Greensboro in around 9h 49m.

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