There are 7 ways to get from Silver Spring to Wilson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain Palmetto / ...
5h 49m$72–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0654s / ...
7h 44m$39–98Drive 251.8 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Wilsoncar 251.8 mi
4h 31m$46–67Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain
6h 41m$89–596Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane DCA - ILM
- Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus
7h 10m$153–696Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IAD - RDU
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain
7h 23m$339–751Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BWI - RDU
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain
7h 13m$299–1,242
Silver Spring to Wilson by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Wilson is to bus which costs $35 - $100 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Wilson is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Wilson. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Wilson via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Wilson is 260 miles. The road distance is 253.2 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Wilson without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Silver Spring to Wilson, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Wilson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Wilson is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 7h 44m.
Silver Spring to Wilson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Wilson is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Silver Spring to Wilson.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Wilson, Wilson County, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilson twice daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Wilson Bus Stop via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Raleigh Bus Station in around 7h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 26+ hotels available in Wilson.
















