How far is Greensboro from Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 247 miles (398 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Greensboro to Washington?

Most of the buses traveling from Greensboro to Washington leave from Greensboro Station and arrive at Union Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Gallery of Art, Washington National Cathedral, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Arlington National Cemetery.

Bus Greensboro to Washington from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Greensboro to Washington on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15pm	Greensboro Bus Station	6h 50m	3:05am	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:15pm	628 Guilford College Rd (BP Gas station)	5h 15m	3:30am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	628 Guilford College Rd (BP Gas station)	8h 15m	9:15am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
Bus	1:40am	Greensboro Bus Station	6h 15m	7:55am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Greensboro Bus Station	8h 25m	4:25pm	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Greensboro to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 6 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

6h 18mAverage Duration

248 milesDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$35 - $139	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$61 - $1,022	Average Duration6h 18m	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Greensboro and Washington?

Stops in Greensboro

A
Greensboro Station
234 A East Washington St , Greensboro, NC 27425
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B
El Rey Bus Stop
3737 Farmington Dr, Greensboro, NC 27407
C
El Expreso Greensboro Bus Station
3022 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403, USA
D
Greensboro Bus Stop
3821 Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27401, USA
E
3703 W Gate City Blvd A
3703 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407, USA

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Greensboro Washington recent customer reviews

The driver was amazing

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August 7, 2025

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

CoachRun

3.5/5656 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.2

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC, US by bus

How far is Greensboro from Washington?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/22

$54

11/23

$61

Today

$67

11/25

$96

11/26

$91

11/27

$57

11/28

$54

11/29

$59

The cheapest trip from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $54

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $157 for a bus ticket from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Greyhound, Wanda Coach will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.