There are 6 ways to get from Reston to Greensboro by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
2h 41m$100–517Drive 276.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reston to Greensborocar 276.4 mi
5h 25m$51–73Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Greensborotrain Crescent / ...
7h 30m$88–184Bus via Danville
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Danville Transit System Hubbus Piedmont Express
- Take the bus from Danville to Greensborobus Hcl 42
9h 4m$58–82Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
3h 26m$152–891Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0670
11h 5m$77–119
Reston to Greensboro by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Greensboro is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Greensboro is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Greensboro. However, there are services departing from Reston Town Center Metro Bay L and arriving at Greensboro via Dulles International Airport Station and Danville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Greensboro. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Greensboro via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Reston and Greensboro is 257 miles. The road distance is 278 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Greensboro without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Reston to Greensboro, including transfers.
Reston to Greensboro bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Dulles International Airport Station.
Reston to Greensboro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Reston to Greensboro is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 7h 30m, you could also bus via Danville, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Greensboro, NC, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Greensboro twice daily. Tickets cost $85–180 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
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Danville Transit System Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Danville to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
Reston to Greensboro bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Danville Transit System Hub station.
Reston to Greensboro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Greensboro is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Reston to Greensboro.
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