How to travel from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC

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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 $46. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $216.

Distance: 246 miles (397 km)

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Flight

$136

Average price

$75

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Cheapest

$414

Average price

8h 24m

Average total duration

7h 54m

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30m

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7h 32m

Average total duration

7h 2m

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6h 21m

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3h 21m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.4kg

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Amtrak

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FlixBus

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Republic Airlines

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from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC

How to get from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
01:30PM7h20
Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC
08:50PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$771One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:40AM6h15
Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC
07:55AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$751One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

psa airlinesAA5518
11:26AM1h18
Piedmont Triad International Airport
12:44PMRonald Reagan National Airport
$5481One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak80 Carolinian
09:09AM9h22
Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC
06:31PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$1461One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak20 Crescent
07:29AM6h18
Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC
01:47PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC
$1831One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:00AM8h25
Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC
04:25PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$871One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM6h25
Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC
10:15PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$951One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
11:00AM7h35
Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC
06:35PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
$1031One-way
0 transfers
psa airlinesAA5328
06:00AM1h20
Piedmont Triad International Airport
07:20AMRonald Reagan National Airport
$5481One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA4284
07:35PM1h29
Piedmont Triad International Airport
09:04PMDulles International Airport
$5611One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4419 · AA4669
10:52AM5h21
Piedmont Triad International Airport
04:13PMRonald Reagan National Airport
$5611One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC

Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC.

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There are 3 options to travel between Greensboro, NC and Washington, DC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $46 (€37).

This is compared to other travel options from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC:

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $62 (€51).

A bus is $171 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $216 (€177).

The fastest way to travel from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

Train takes on average 6h 18m.

The distance from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC is approximately 246 miles (397 km).
The average frequency per day from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC is:
  • Around 32 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Washington, DC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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