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How to get fromWashington to Wilmingtonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Wilmington by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane DCA - ILM
    1h 31m
    $103–565

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    9h 29m
    $62–121

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 9m
    $126–232

  4. Drive 359.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Wilmingtoncar car 359.1 mi
    6h 17m
    $66–95

  5. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    10h 2m
    $122–251

  6. Bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    10h 37m
    $70–122

Washington to Wilmington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 325.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Market St WB at 12th St via Raleigh Bus Station and Forden Station in around 9h 29m.

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