There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to New Bern by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Wilsontrain Palmetto / ...
- Take the bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 55m$80–180Drive 301 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to New Berncar 301 mi
5h 48m$55–80Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stopbus
9h 33m$68–114Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane DCA - ILM
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to New Bernbus
6h 9m$127–652Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to New Bernbus
8h 1m$138–736Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- 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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to New Bernbus
8h 44m$112–495Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to New Bernbus
8h 44m$119–1,104
Washington DC to New Bern by foot, subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to New Bern is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to New Bern is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC station to New Bern. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop via Raleigh Bus Station and Wilson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Washington DC and New Bern is 335 miles. The road distance is 302.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to New Bern without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 55m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Washington DC to New Bern, including transfers.
Washington DC to New Bern bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to New Bern bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to New Bern is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Washington DC to New Bern.
There are 85+ hotels available in New Bern.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and New Bern, NC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Wilson Bus Stop, and Wilson in around 9h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilson to New Bern Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Website
- Amtrak
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