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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 $47. 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 $47, and a flight costs an average of $221.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$138 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $423 Average price |
8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
- 4:05 AM10h00Greensboro, NC2:05 PMWashington, DC$571One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:05 AM10h00Greensboro, NC2:05 PMWashington, DC$571One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:50 PM6h30Greensboro, NC3:20 AMWashington, DC$841One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:00 PM8h25Greensboro, NC9:25 PMWashington, DC$791One-way0 transfers
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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 $63 (€51).
A bus is $174 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $221 (€177).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
- 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.
- 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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