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How to get fromFairfax to Wilmingtonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Wilmington by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane DCA - ILM
    3h 9m
    $103–573

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    12h 53m
    $61–124

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Wilsontrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 47m
    $118–229

  4. Drive 351.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Wilmingtoncar car 351.9 mi
    6h 14m
    $65–93

  5. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    11h 28m
    $116–251

  6. Bus via Chesapeake

    1. Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0658s
    14h 42m
    $75–137

Fairfax to Wilmington by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Wilmington, NC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Market St WB at 12th St via Dunn Loring+Bay F, Dunn Loring Metro, Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E, Springfield Bus Stop, Raleigh Bus Station, and Forden Station in around 12h 53m.

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