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How to get fromWashington DC to Burlingtonby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington DC to Burlington by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4h 28m
    $158–853

  2. Drive 266.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington DC to Burlingtoncar car 266.2 mi
    5h 35m
    $49–71

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    8h 30m
    $52–109

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    8h 50m
    $112–243

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    4h 52m
    $107–532

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus, line 700 bus, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Durham Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 44m
    $569–1,232

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    3. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 18m
    $338–1,431

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    3. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 25m
    $200–930

Washington DC to Burlington by foot, bus, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Burlington, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Burlington Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 7h 13m.

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