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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 $47. 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 $47, and a flight costs an average of $219.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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$151 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $413 Average price |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m 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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How to get from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC costing on average $64 (€51).
A bus is $173 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC costing on average $219 (€174).
Other travel options to Greensboro, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 32 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Piedmont Triad International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United to go to Greensboro, NC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Greensboro, NC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Greensboro, NC by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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