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Compare train, bus, and flight for Greensboro, NC to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greensboro, NC to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $129 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $129, while a flight costs an average of $473.
Distance: 448 miles (721 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$271 Average price | $129 Average price Cheapest | $473 Average price | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 9m Average total duration 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 59m Average total duration 13h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Greensboro, NC to New York, NY:
A bus is $142 (€119) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greensboro, NC to New York, NY costing on average $271 (€227).
A bus is $344 (€289) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Greensboro, NC to New York, NY costing on average $473 (€397).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 9m.
Bus takes on average 13h 59m.
Tickets start at around $271 (€227) compared to roughly $159 (€134) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-111.66 (€-93.81). The journey takes 11h 39m versus 8h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Greensboro, NC to New York, NY
How to get from Greensboro, NC to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Greensboro, NC to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:15 AM11h10Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC12:25 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$991One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus1:15 AM11h10Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC12:25 PMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$991One-way0 transfers
Fastest
DL16046:05 AM1h39Raleigh-Durham International Airport7:44 AMLaGuardia Airport$2541One-way0 transfers
Other options
80 Carolinian8:24 AM12h21Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC8:45 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2221One-way0 transfers
20 Crescent7:29 AM11h13Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC6:42 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$2601One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 AM11h50Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC1:05 PMNew York, 28 Allen St., NY$991One-way0 transfers
11:25 AM12h55Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC12:20 AMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY$991One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:30 PM12h10Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC1:40 AMNew York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.$1021One-way0 transfers
DL14535:19 PM1h40Raleigh-Durham International Airport6:59 PMLaGuardia Airport$2541One-way0 transfers
B614867:21 PM1h39Raleigh-Durham International Airport9:00 PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$2561One-way0 transfers
B62867:00 AM1h42Raleigh-Durham International Airport8:42 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$2561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Greensboro, NC to New York, NY:
A bus is $142 (€119) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greensboro, NC to New York, NY costing on average $271 (€227).
A bus is $344 (€289) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Greensboro, NC to New York, NY costing on average $473 (€397).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 9m.
Bus takes on average 13h 59m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Greensboro, NC and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Piedmont Triad International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC and arrive in New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines, psa airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 5 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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