There are 5 ways to get from Wilmington to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ILM - DCA
1h 40m$84–477Bus
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 / ...
9h 36m$56–117Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Wilson to Alexandriatrain Carolinian / ...
10h 23m$118–230Drive 357.8 mi
- Drive from Wilmington to Washingtoncar 357.8 mi
6h 19m$66–95Bus 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 / ...
11h 28m$68–127
Wilmington to Washington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmington to Washington is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmington to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $80 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Market St EB at 6th St and arriving at Washington Union Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
The distance between Wilmington and Washington is 327 miles. The road distance is 359.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 9h 36m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Wilmington to Washington, including transfers.
Wilmington to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $80 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 36m.
Wilmington to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington to Washington is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Wilmington to Washington.
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.
- 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
- $75–160
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
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