There are 6 ways to get from Elon University to Silver Spring by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take the taxi from Elon University to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
2h 42m$163–697Drive 275.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elon University to Silver Springcar 275.6 mi
5h 59m$51–73Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
7h 2m$141–252Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
8h 6m$63–113Taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the taxi from Elon University to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)taxi
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane GSO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 21m$128–461Bus, line 800 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Pittsboro St at SECUbus
- Take the bus from S Columbia St at Health Sciences Library to Regional Transit Centerbus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway
5h 42m$506–1,233
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elon University to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Elon University to Silver Spring is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Elon University to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride and arriving at Washington Union Station via Greensboro Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Elon University to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Elon University and Silver Spring is 291 miles. The road distance is 277.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elon University to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Elon University to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Elon University to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Elon University to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Elon University to Silver Spring is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Elon University, NC, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 6h 18m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 336-662-0002
- Website
- partnc.org
Bus from Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride to Pittsboro St at SECU
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- http://www.partnc.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.partnc.org/27/Routes-Schedules
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- customerservice@gotriangle.org
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from S Columbia St at Health Sciences Library to Regional Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Golden Eagle Taxi
- Phone
- +1-336-227-0550
Golden Eagle Taxi
- Phone
- +1-336-227-0550
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More Questions & Answers
Elon University to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Elon University to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon University to Silver Spring is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Elon University to Silver Spring.
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