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

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There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Wilmington by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
    $113–673

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    10h 38m
    $62–109

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 23m
    $92–199

  4. Drive  365.8 mi

    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Wilmingtoncar car 365.8 mi
    6h 31m
    $67–97

  5. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station 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 16m
    $101–233

  6. Bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    11h 51m
    $66–108

Silver Spring to Wilmington by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Wilmington, NC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Market St WB at 12th St via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Forden Station in around 10h 38m.

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