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How to get fromDanville to Washington DCby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Danville to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Danville Station to Alexandriatrain train Crescent
    5h 32m
    $75–153

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Danville Transit System Hub to Washington Union Stationbus bus Capitol Connector / ...
    5h 50m
    $42–50

  3. Drive 243.6 mi

    1. Drive from Danville to Washington DCcar car 243.6 mi
    4h 48m
    $45–65

  4. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Danville Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane GSO - DCA
    4h 15m
    $138–675

  5. Bus via Linton Hall

    1. Take the bus from Danville Transit System Hub to University Blvd Park And Ridebus bus Piedmont Express
    2. Take the bus from University Commuter Lot to 14th St @ Independence Ave SWbus bus 611 / ...
    6h 47m
    $46–53

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Danville Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 40m
    $107–474

  7. Train to Charlottesville, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Danville Station to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHO - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 42m
    $101–384

  8. Train, train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Danville Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane RDU - DCA
    7h 19m
    $589–1,281

Danville to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Danville, VA, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Danville Station to Alexandria once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Danville Transit System Hub to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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