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Compare train, bus, and flight for Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $220.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$110 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $414 Average price |
8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Washington, DC:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $342 (€277) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $414 (€336).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Train takes on average 7h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC
How to get from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 AM8h25Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC4:25 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$851One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:00 AM8h25Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC4:25 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$851One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA40033:28 PM1h17Piedmont Triad International Airport4:45 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$4791One-way0 transfers
Other options
20 Crescent7:29 AM6h18Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC1:47 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1491One-way0 transfers
80 Carolinian8:24 AM8h07Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC4:31 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1791One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:50 PM6h25Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC10:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$1081One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 AM6h10Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC7:25 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$1131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 PM6h50Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC3:05 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$1361One-way0 transfers
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AA8469:00 AM4h01Piedmont Triad International Airport1:01 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$4681One-way1 transfer
AA1078 · AA16355:10 AM4h16Piedmont Triad International Airport9:26 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$4681One-way1 transfer
AA2126 · AA13187:48 PM4h19Piedmont Triad International Airport12:07 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$4681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $342 (€277) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $414 (€336).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Train takes on average 7h 57m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Greensboro, NC and Washington, DC 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 Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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