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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 $38, and a flight costs an average of $220.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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$131 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $416 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m 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 Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC:
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC costing on average $131 (€106).
A bus is $346 (€279) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC costing on average $416 (€335).
Other travel options to Greensboro, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
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How to get from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:15 PM7h15Washington, DC7:30 PMGreensboro, NC$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:15 PM7h15Washington, DC7:30 PMGreensboro, NC$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:15 PM6h20Washington, DC8:35 PMGreensboro, NC$751One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:15 AM7h15Washington, DC6:30 PMGreensboro, NC$571One-way0 transfers
2:10 AM7h45Washington, DC9:55 AMGreensboro, NC$741One-way0 transfers
8:45 PM7h15Washington, DC4:00 AMGreensboro, NC$781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC:
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC costing on average $131 (€106).
A bus is $346 (€279) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC costing on average $416 (€335).
Other travel options to Greensboro, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Greensboro, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Piedmont Triad International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Greensboro, NC by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United to go to Greensboro, NC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Greensboro, NC by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 3 direct flights per day with United.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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