How to travel from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC

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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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from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC

How to get from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM6h20
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
03:35PMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC
$781One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
08:30AM8h30
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
05:00PMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC
$761One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Republic AirlinesAA4759
10:10PM1h18
Ronald Reagan National Airport
11:28PMPiedmont Triad International Airport
$4761One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak79 Carolinian
12:10PM8h04
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
08:14PMGreensboro Station, Greensboro, NC
$1211One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak19 Crescent
06:30PM5h55
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
12:25AMGreensboro Station, Greensboro, NC
$1211One-way
0 transfers
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07:15AM7h15
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
02:30PMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC
$771One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
03:45PM7h15
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
11:00PMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC
$761One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:40AM6h45
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
09:25AMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC
$801One-way
0 transfers
psa airlinesAA5518
08:27AM1h28
Ronald Reagan National Airport
09:55AMPiedmont Triad International Airport
$4761One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA4349
12:49PM1h23
Dulles International Airport
02:12PMPiedmont Triad International Airport
$4761One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA4865
05:30PM1h21
Dulles International Airport
06:51PMPiedmont Triad International Airport
$4761One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC

Travel to Greensboro, NC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC.

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There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and Greensboro, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC is a bus with an average price of $47 (€37).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 18m.

Other travel options to Greensboro, NC take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

Train takes on average 5h 55m.

The distance from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC is approximately 246 miles (397 km).
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC often also extend their vacation to go to Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC, Cary, NC, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Greensboro, NC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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