There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Burlington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, train, 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.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
3h 1m$158–851Drive 266.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Burlingtoncar 266.2 mi
5h 35m$49–71Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h 31m$110–240Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Greensboro Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
8h 6m$57–110Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 700 bus, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
- Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to Durham Stationbus
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 17m$581–1,157Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
4h 40m$107–532
Washington to Burlington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Burlington is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Burlington is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Burlington. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Greensboro Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Burlington Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Washington and Burlington is 282 miles. The road distance is 267.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Burlington without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Washington to Burlington, including transfers.
Washington to Burlington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Burlington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Burlington is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 7h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Burlington, 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 Washington Union Station to Burlington Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–240 and the journey takes 7h 31m.
- 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
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- 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
Train from Washington Union Station to Burlington Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Greensboro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Regional Transit Center to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Burlington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Washington to Burlington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Burlington Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Burlington is 268 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Washington to Burlington.
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