There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Greensboro by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
3h 13m$102–511Drive 268.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Greensborocar 268.7 mi
5h 26m$46–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Greensborotrain Crescent / ...
7h 33m$152–242Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0670
9h 32m$57–94Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
3h 26m$77–370Bus via Fredericksburg (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to Fredericksburgbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Fredericksburg to Greensboro Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2605
12h 14m$67–103
Fairfax to Greensboro by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Greensboro is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Greensboro is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Greensboro. However, there are services departing from Vienna Metro South Bay P and arriving at Greensboro Bus Stop via Springfield Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Greensboro. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Greensboro via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Fairfax and Greensboro is 276 miles. The road distance is 270.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Greensboro without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Fairfax to Greensboro, including transfers.
Fairfax to Greensboro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Fairfax to Greensboro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Greensboro is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 7h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 9h 32m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Greensboro, NC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Greensboro twice daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Fredericksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fredericksburg to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Greensboro bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Fairfax to Greensboro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Greensboro is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Fairfax to Greensboro.
There are 265+ hotels available in Greensboro.