There are 5 ways to get from Wilmington to National Harbor by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ILM - DCA
2h 30m$89–483Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0656S
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
11h 28m$59–120Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Wilson to Alexandriatrain Carolinian / ...
10h 38m$114–230Drive 355.9 mi
- Drive from Wilmington to National Harborcar 355.9 mi
6h 19m$65–94Bus via Fayetteville
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0660s
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
12h 58m$66–120
Wilmington to National Harbor by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmington to National Harbor is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmington to National Harbor is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $85 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Market St EB at 6th St and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Wilmington and National Harbor is 338 miles. The road distance is 358 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington to National Harbor without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 38m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Wilmington to National Harbor, including transfers.
Wilmington to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Wilmington to National Harbor is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $85 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 11h 28m.
Wilmington to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington to National Harbor is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Wilmington to National Harbor.
What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
American Airlines flies from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to St George Bl+Waterfront St via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Anacostia+Bay G in around 11h 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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