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 $36 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayAug 7

from $67

TomorrowAug 8

from $64

SatAug 9

from $54

SunAug 10

from $64

MonAug 11

from $58

TueAug 12

from $54

WedAug 13

from $59

ThuAug 14

from $64

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 8 at 3:50pm
Departure city: Greensboro
Departure location: Greensboro Bus Station
Arrival time: August 8 at 10:20pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 30m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 8 at 12:20am
Departure city: Greensboro
Departure location: Greensboro Bus Station
Arrival time: August 8 at 6:30am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 10m
Departure time: August 8 at 1:00am
Departure city: Greensboro
Departure location: 628 Guilford College Rd (BP Gas station)
Arrival time: August 8 at 9:15am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE
Operated by: Wanda Coach
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 15m
Departure time: August 8 at 12:20am
Departure city: Greensboro
Departure location: Greensboro Bus Station
Arrival time: August 8 at 6:30am
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 6h 10m
Departure time: August 8 at 8:00am
Departure city: Greensboro
Departure location: Greensboro Bus Station
Arrival time: August 8 at 4:25pm
Destination city: Washington
Destination location: Union Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 25m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Greensboro to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $164	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$60 - $168	Average Duration6h 18m	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Greensboro to Washington

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 $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

6h 18mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest ticket

36kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$59

Average bus trip duration7h 50m

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure12:20am

Distance248 miles (399 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,911 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Wanda Coach

2.5/5618 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.7

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

3.5/587,162 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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

3.5/5636 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.1

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Greensboro to Washington Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Greensboro and Washington?

Stops in Greensboro

A - Greensboro Station

B - El Rey Bus Stop

C - El Expreso Greensboro Bus Station

D - Greensboro Bus Stop

E - 3703 W Gate City Blvd A

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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

Best price found

08/05

$59

08/06

$100

Today

$60

08/08

$56

08/09

$47

08/10

$56

08/11

$50

08/12

$46

The cheapest trip from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Aug 12, 2025 with a price of $46

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 $46 to $152 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 $46 which is on 2025-08-12.

Usually iLIKEBUS 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.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Greensboro to Washington, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Greensboro to Washington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Greensboro, NC to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time7h 50m	Avg Price$59	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time6h 18m	Avg Price$91	Daily Departures2

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How far is Greensboro from Washington?

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

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