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

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

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane PHL - GSO
    2. Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elontaxi taxi
    3h 50m
    $148–638

  2. Drive 405 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Eloncar car 405 mi
    8h 19m
    $74–107

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Greensborotrain train Crescent / ...
    9h 12m
    $160–307

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane EWR - GSO
    3. Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elontaxi taxi
    4h 39m
    $157–542

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane PHL - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Health Sciences Library on S Columbia to Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ridebus bus
    6h 54m
    $208–514

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $110–250 and the journey takes 8h 47m.

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