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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $117.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price | $206 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $136 (€109).
A bus is $100 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $206 (€165).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
You'll arrive about -5h -15m sooner (9h 40m by bus vs 5h 25m by car) and save roughly $-35.56 (€-28.58) compared to fuel and tolls ($105 (€85) vs $70 (€56)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $112 |
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC buses for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:15 AM Salisbury, NC | 10h10 | 8:25 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Salisbury, NC | 10h10 | 9:25 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $71 (€57) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 22:15. The fastest bus covers the 292 miles (470 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 (€57) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 70 days |
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Most Salisbury, NC to Washington, DC buses use the Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo) to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Salisbury, NC and Washington, DC bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo) is 5 km from Salisbury city centre. Public transport options include:
Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo). ATMs are available at Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo).
Ticket office support is available at Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo).
Available at Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salisbury, Andrews St / N Long St (Citgo): Basic accessibility for passengers.
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Shake Shack (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
Available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
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