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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Selma Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    5h 6m
    $85–190

  2. Drive 266.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Selmacar car 266.4 mi
    4h 29m
    $49–71

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Stationtrain train Carolinian
    6h 45m
    $51–96

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 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 Blount St at GoRaleigh Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    4h 38m
    $577–1,151

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

    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 Selma Stationtrain train
    5h 2m
    $187–912

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

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 Raleigh Union Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    6h 27m
    $334–1,425

  7. 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 Raleigh Union Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    6h 20m
    $194–917

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane DCA - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    6h 48m
    $135–636

Washington to Selma by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Selma Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 6m.

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