There are 5 ways to get from Wilmington to Washington DC 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
2h 14m$87–481Bus
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 / ...
10h 11m$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 40m$118–230Drive 357.8 mi
- Drive from Wilmington to Washington DCcar 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 48m$70–130
Wilmington to Washington DC by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmington to Washington DC is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmington to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $85 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Market St EB at 6th St and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
The distance between Wilmington and Washington DC is 334 miles. The road distance is 359.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 10h 11m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Wilmington to Washington DC, including transfers.
Wilmington to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $85 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 11m.
Wilmington to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington to Washington DC is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Wilmington to Washington DC.
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 DC via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 10h 11m.
- 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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