There are 6 ways to get from Greensboro to Washington DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 8m$119–640Bus via Danville
cheapest- Take the bus from Greensboro to Danvillebus Hcl 41
- Take the bus from Danville Transit System Hub to Washington Union Stationbus Capitol Connector / ...
8h 16m$45–64Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
6h 31m$75–163Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
6h 46m$49–93Drive 281.8 mi
- Drive from Greensboro to Washington DCcar 281.8 mi
5h 48m$52–75Fly 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 38m$93–459
Greensboro to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greensboro to Washington DC is to bus via Danville which costs $45 - $65 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Greensboro to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Greensboro to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Greensboro Bus Stop and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
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 $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Greensboro to Washington DC, including transfers.
Greensboro to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 8m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 6h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 6h 46m.
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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Greensboro to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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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