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Compare bus, train, and flight for Greenville, SC to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $93 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. 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 $93, while a flight costs an average of $546.
Distance: 406 miles (655 km)
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$254 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $546 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 28m Average total duration 11h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC
Compare the available ways to get from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC costing on average $254.
A bus is $453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC costing on average $546.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
Train takes on average 12h 28m.
Tickets start at around $254 compared to roughly $95 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$158. The journey takes 11h 58m versus 7h 18m 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 Greenville, SC to Washington, DC
How to get from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:25 AM 11h00 Greenville, SC 10:25 PM Washington, DC $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:25 AM 11h00 Greenville, SC 10:25 PM Washington, DC $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:00 AM 9h55 Greenville, SC 12:55 PM Washington, DC $92 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:50 PM 12h15 Greenville, SC 4:05 AM Washington, DC $84 1 One-way 0 transfers11:10 AM 11h25 Greenville, SC 10:35 PM Washington, DC $112 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC costing on average $254.
A bus is $453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Greenville, SC to Washington, DC costing on average $546.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
Train takes on average 12h 28m.
- Around 60 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Greenville, SC and Washington, DC as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Greenville Station, Greenville, SC and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont 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.
- 4 direct flights per day with United, psa airlines.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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