There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Elon by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane ORF - GSO
- Take the taxi from Greensboro-High-Point-Airport-GSO to Elontaxi
4h 22m$180–664Drive 207.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Eloncar 207.8 mi
4h 26m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain Carolinian
8h 41m$112–532Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s
10h 20m$42–70
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Elon is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Elon is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 22m and costs $180 - $700.
The distance between Norfolk and Elon is 250 miles. The road distance is 209 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Elon without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs $110 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Norfolk to Elon, including transfers.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Elon is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 10h 20m.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Elon is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Norfolk to Elon.
There are 59+ hotels available in Elon.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Elon, NC, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Elon via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Greensboro in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Yellow United Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-273-9421
- Website
- yellowunitedtaxi.com
Blue Bird Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-965-8928
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide









