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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Elonby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Elon by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)planePHL - GSO
    2. Take the taxi from Greensboro-High-Point-Airport-GSO to Elontaxi
    3h 44m
    $158–609

  2. Drive 404.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Eloncar404.7 mi
    8h 16m
    $74–107

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to GreensborotrainCrescent / ...
    9h 12m
    $136–344

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Suburban Station to WilmingtontrainWil
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St to Baltimore, MDbus
    3. Take the bus from Royal Farms Gas Station - Baltimore to Conn's HomePlus - Greensborobus
    11h 28m

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)planeEWR - GSO
    3. Take the taxi from Greensboro-High-Point-Airport-GSO to Elontaxi
    4h 48m
    $155–754

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Elon, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Greensboro twice daily. Tickets cost $90–290 and the journey takes 8h 47m.

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