There are 3 ways to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Elon by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to Roanoke Amtrak StationSwb
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
6h 45m$92–313Drive 122.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Elon122.6 mi
2h 55m$23–33Bus, train via Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride
- Take the bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to 3rd St Station Slip DSwb
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Take the train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
8h 29m$70–81
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Elon is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Elon is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Elon is 224 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Elon without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 45m and costs $90 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Elon, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Elon is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Elon.
There are 64+ hotels available in Elon.
What companies run services between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA, USA and Elon, NC, USA?
There is no direct connection from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Elon. However, you can walk to Perry Street Slip 1, take the bus to Roanoke Amtrak Station, walk to Roanoke, take the train to Lynchburg, take the train to Greensboro, then take the taxi to Elon. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to Elon via Perry Street Slip 1, Roanoke Bus Stop, Lynchburg Transit Center, Lynchburg, Greensboro, Greensboro Depot, and Alamance Regional Medical Center Park & Ride in around 8h 29m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $7–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lynchburg to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $38–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- info@valleymetro.com
- Website
- valleymetro.com
Bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to Roanoke Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
Bus from Perry Street Slip 1 to 3rd St Station Slip D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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