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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $214.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$148 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $403 Average price |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:15 AM6h20Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station3:35 PMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC$781One-way0 transfers
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Fastest
AA53075:40 PM1h16Ronald Reagan National Airport6:56 PMPiedmont Triad International Airport$4921One-way0 transfers
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79 Carolinian1:05 PM7h56Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:01 PMGreensboro Station, Greensboro, NC$1491One-way0 transfers
19 Crescent6:30 PM5h55Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:25 AMGreensboro Station, Greensboro, NC$1491One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM8h30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:00 PMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC$761One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:40 AM6h45Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station9:25 AMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC$801One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 PM7h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station11:00 PMGreensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC$851One-way0 transfers
AA55188:27 AM1h28Ronald Reagan National Airport9:55 AMPiedmont Triad International Airport$4921One-way0 transfers
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AA60529:19 AM3h22Dulles International Airport12:41 PMPiedmont Triad International Airport$5041One-way1 transfer
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AA60528:42 AM3h59Ronald Reagan National Airport12:41 PMPiedmont Triad International Airport$5041One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC costing on average $63 (€51).
A bus is $168 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Greensboro, NC costing on average $214 (€174).
Other travel options to Greensboro, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
Train takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Greensboro, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Piedmont Triad International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Greensboro Station, Greensboro, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Greensboro, E Washington St (Greyhound Bus Station), NC.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United to go to Greensboro, NC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Greensboro, NC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Greensboro, NC by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with United.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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