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How to get fromWashington to Elonby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Elon by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)planeDCA - GSO
    2. Take the taxi from Greensboro-High-Point-Airport-GSO to Elontaxi
    2h 14m
    $196–890

  2. Drive 268.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Eloncar268.8 mi
    5h 37m
    $50–71

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to GreensborotrainCrescent / ...
    7h 33m
    $81–568

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Conn's HomePlus - GreensborobusNew York
    7h 36m
    $85–132

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)planeIAD - GSO
    3. Take the taxi from Greensboro-High-Point-Airport-GSO to Elontaxi
    3h 49m
    $137–543

  6. Bus via Greensboro Depot

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Greensboro Bus StopbusFlixBus N2471 / ...
    7h 43m
    $66–157

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Elon, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Greensboro twice daily. Tickets cost $65–550 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, CoachRun operates a bus from Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC to Conn's HomePlus - Greensboro once daily. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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