There are 6 ways to get from Greensboro to Washington DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or bus
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
2h 13m$124–640Drive 281.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greensboro to Washington DCcar 281.8 mi
5h 48m$52–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
6h 31m$92–183Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
6h 36m$54–99Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane GSO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 39m$88–419Bus via Danville
- Take the bus from Greensboro to Danvillebus Hcl 41
- Take the bus from Danville Transit System Hub to DC Union Stationbus Virginia Breeze
8h 19m$61–99
Greensboro to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greensboro to Washington DC is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Greensboro to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Greensboro to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Greensboro Bus Stop and arriving at E St NW+11 St NW via E St NE+Columbus Circle NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Greensboro to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Greensboro and Washington DC is 268 miles. The road distance is 283.4 miles.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Greensboro to Washington DC, including transfers.
Greensboro to Washington DC bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Greensboro to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 6h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Greensboro, NC, USA and Washington DC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Greensboro to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Greensboro to Danville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Danville Transit System Hub to DC Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $35–65
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More Questions & Answers
Greensboro to Washington DC bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Greensboro to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greensboro to Washington DC is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Greensboro to Washington DC.
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