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How to get fromWilmington to Washingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wilmington to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ILM - DCA
    1h 40m
    $84–477
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    9h 36m
    $56–117
  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Alexandriatrain train Carolinian / ...
    10h 23m
    $118–230
  4. Drive 357.8 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Washingtoncar car 357.8 mi
    6h 19m
    $66–95
  5. Bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0660s
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    11h 28m
    $68–127

Wilmington to Washington by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Washington, DC, 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 Washington Union Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and Raleigh Bus Station in around 9h 36m.

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