There are 7 ways to get from Elon to Washington by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 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 8m$158–686Drive 269.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elon to Washingtoncar 269.1 mi
5h 45m$50–71Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
7h 46m$60–103Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
7h 54m$165–258Taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the taxi from Elon 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 55m$140–539Bus, line 800 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- 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
4h 58m$571–1,224Bus via Danville
- Take the bus from Greensboro to Danvillebus Hcl 41
- Take the bus from Danville Transit System Hub to Washington Union Stationbus Capitol Connector / ...
9h 31m$57–79
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elon to Washington is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Elon to Washington is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Elon to Washington 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 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Elon to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
The distance between Elon and Washington is 277 miles. The road distance is 270.7 miles.
The best way to get from Elon to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Elon to Washington, including transfers.
Elon to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Elon to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Elon to Washington is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Elon, NC, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 6h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
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 USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- gotriangle.org
- Phone
- +1 704-348-1200
- info@sunwaycharters.com
- Website
- Sunway Charters
Bus from Greensboro to Danville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Sunway Charters
- Passenger
- $7–11
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- VirginiaBreeze@drpt.virginia.gov
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Danville Transit System Hub to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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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Booking & Getting There
Elon to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Elon to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elon to Washington is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Elon to Washington.
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