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How to get fromWashington to Elkinby plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Elkin by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elkintaxi taxi
    2h 29m
    $277–1,108

  2. Drive  328.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Elkincar car 328.5 mi
    6h 32m
    $60–87

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Winston Salem to Elkintaxi taxi
    8h 7m
    $145–262

  4. Bus via Greensboro

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston-Salem to Hamptonvillebus bus
    10h 29m
    $90–137

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    3. Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elkintaxi taxi
    4h 18m
    $227–783

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Forsyth Hospital to Hamptonvillebus bus Hcl 24
    11h 39m
    $91–134

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 310.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Elkin, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Elkin via Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Hamptonville in around 10h 29m.

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