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Compare bus, train, and flight for Smithfield, NC to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Smithfield, NC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $473.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$84 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $473 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Smithfield, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $28 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Smithfield, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $84 (€70).
A bus is $418 (€351) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Smithfield, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $473 (€397).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Tickets start at around $84 (€70) compared to roughly $55 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-28.92 (€-24.30). The journey takes 5h 51m versus 4h 10m 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 Smithfield, NC to Washington, DC
How to get from Smithfield, NC to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Smithfield, NC to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- · 11:50 AM7h05Smithfield, S Brightleaf Blvd / E Crestview Dr (Super Discount Mini Mart)6:55 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$551One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 11:50 AM7h05Smithfield, S Brightleaf Blvd / E Crestview Dr (Super Discount Mini Mart)6:55 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$551One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UA17896:00 AM1h07Raleigh-Durham International Airport7:07 AMDulles International Airport$3681One-way0 transfers
Other options
- AA2432+
AA59857:16 PM3h43Regional (Grannis Field) Airport10:59 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$2941One-way1 transfer - AA3238+AA58654:52 PM3h54Regional (Grannis Field) Airport8:46 PMDulles International Airport$2941One-way1 transfer
- AA5985+
AA50777:16 PM4h17Regional (Grannis Field) Airport11:33 PMDulles International Airport$2941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Smithfield, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $28 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Smithfield, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $84 (€70).
A bus is $418 (€351) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Smithfield, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $473 (€397).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 82 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Smithfield, NC and Washington, DC as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Selma Station, Selma, NC and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Smithfield, S Brightleaf Blvd / E Crestview Dr (Super Discount Mini Mart) and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 8 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines.
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