There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Elkin by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
- Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elkintaxi
2h 37m$265–1,030Drive 328.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Elkincar 328.5 mi
6h 32m$60–87Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salembus
- Take the taxi from Winston Salem to Elkintaxi
8h 7m$151–264Bus via Danville
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Danville Transit System Hubbus
- Take the bus from Danville to Winston-Salembus
- Take the bus from Winston-Salem to Hamptonvillebus
10h 39m$87–112Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
- Take the taxi from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Elkintaxi
4h 17m$217–733Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Forsyth Hospital to Hamptonvillebus Hcl 24
11h 39m$91–141
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Elkin is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Elkin is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 37m and costs $260 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Elkin. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Hamptonville via Danville and Winston-Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
The distance between Washington and Elkin is 312 miles. The road distance is 330.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Elkin without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 8h 7m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Washington to Elkin, including transfers.
Washington to Elkin bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Elkin bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Danville Transit System Hub station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Elkin is 330 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Washington to Elkin.
There are 44+ hotels available in Elkin.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Elkin, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Elkin via Danville, Winston-Salem, and Hamptonville in around 10h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 704-348-1200
- info@sunwaycharters.com
- Website
- Sunway Charters
Bus from Greensboro to Winston-Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Sunway Charters
- Passenger
- $6–9
Bus from Danville to Winston-Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- Sunway Charters
- Passenger
- $14–20
Bus from Winston-Salem to Hamptonville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Sunway Charters
- Passenger
- $6–10
Bus from Forsyth Hospital to Hamptonville
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Sunway Charters
- Passenger
- $4–7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $70–180
Blue Bird Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-965-8928
Yellow United Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-273-9421
- Website
- yellowunitedtaxi.com
Classic Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 336-724-7433
- Website
- classiccabws.com
Express Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 336-722-1200
- Website
- expresscabws.com
Willard's Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 336-725-2227
- Website
- willardscab.com
Blue Bird Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-965-8928
Yellow United Taxi
- Phone
- +1 336-273-9421
- Website
- yellowunitedtaxi.com
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