There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Greensboro by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
3h 6m$151–889Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
7h 16m$52–102Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Greensborotrain Crescent / ...
7h 10m$92–183Drive 282 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Greensborocar 282 mi
5h 44m$52–75Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
3h 30m$100–518Bus via Springfield Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Greensboro Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0670
9h 39m$77–113
Washington DC to Greensboro by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Greensboro is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Greensboro is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $150 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Greensboro. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Greensboro Bus Stop via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Greensboro. However, there are services departing from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Greensboro via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Washington DC and Greensboro is 267 miles. The road distance is 283.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Greensboro without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Washington DC to Greensboro, including transfers.
Washington DC to Greensboro bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Greensboro train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Greensboro is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $150 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 7h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Greensboro, NC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Greensboro twice daily. Tickets cost $90–180 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
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 Washington Union Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- 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 Washington Union Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.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
Washington DC to Greensboro bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Washington DC to Greensboro train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Greensboro is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Washington DC to Greensboro.
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