There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Greensboro by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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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 18m$152–891Drive 268.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Greensborocar 268.7 mi
5h 26m$49–71Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Greensborotrain Crescent / ...
7h 33m$92–182Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
8h 21m$54–104Subway 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 20m$102–520Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0670
10h 43m$53–107
Fairfax to Greensboro by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Greensboro is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Greensboro is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $150 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Greensboro. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at Greensboro Bus Stop via New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
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 $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Fairfax to Greensboro, including transfers.
Fairfax to Greensboro bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Washington Union 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 18m and costs $150 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 7h 33m, you could also bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 21m.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Greensboro twice daily. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 5h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Greensboro bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, 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 237+ hotels available in Greensboro.