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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 an average ticket price of CHF45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. 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 CHF45, while a flight costs an average of CHF268.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF74 Average price | CHF45 Average price Cheapest | CHF268 Average price | CHF48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 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 CHF29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC costing on average CHF74.
A bus is CHF223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC costing on average CHF268.
Other travel options to Greensboro, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC
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 itās the best combination of price and speed.
Ā· 7:15 AM7h20Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station2:35 PMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NCCHF451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Ā· 7:15 AM7h20Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station2:35 PMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NCCHF451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UA434912:55 PM1h19Dulles International Airport2:14 PMPiedmont Triad International AirportCHF3391One-way0 transfers
Other options
79 Carolinian1:05 PM7h56Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:01 PMGreensboro Station, Greensboro, NCCHF661One-way0 transfers
19 Crescent6:30 PM5h55Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:25 AMGreensboro Station, Greensboro, NCCHF841One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 AM9h00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:00 PMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NCCHF481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:45 PM6h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station4:50 AMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NCCHF501One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:05 AM6h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station3:50 PMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NCCHF511One-way0 transfers
UA43385:15 PM1h19Dulles International Airport6:34 PMPiedmont Triad International AirportCHF3391One-way0 transfers
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AA59956:17 AM3h34Dulles International Airport9:51 AMPiedmont Triad International AirportCHF3481One-way1 transfer
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AA51541:23 PM3h34Dulles International Airport4:57 PMPiedmont Triad International AirportCHF3481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC:
A bus is CHF29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC costing on average CHF74.
A bus is CHF223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC costing on average CHF268.
Other travel options to Greensboro, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United to go to Greensboro, NC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Greensboro, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Greensboro, NC by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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