There are 6 ways to get from Springfield, VA to Smithfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 Alexandria to SelmaPalmetto / ...
6h 20m$45–130Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus StationGreyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to SmithfieldGreyhound US0656S
6h 58m$71–121Drive 257.9 mi
- Drive from Springfield, VA to Smithfield257.9 mi
4h 19m$48–68Fly 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)DCA - RDU
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma
6h 9m$107–648Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)DCA - ILM
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Smithfield
6h 37m$145–700Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)IAD - RDU
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma
7h 2m$183–705
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield, VA to Smithfield is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield, VA to Smithfield is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Springfield, VA and Smithfield is 281 miles. The road distance is 259.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield, VA to Smithfield without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Springfield, VA to Smithfield, including transfers.
The best way to get from Springfield, VA to Smithfield is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 6h 58m.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield, VA to Smithfield is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Springfield, VA to Smithfield.
There are 33+ hotels available in Smithfield.
What companies run services between Springfield, VA, USA and Smithfield, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Selma twice daily. Tickets cost $30–110 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Smithfield via Raleigh Bus Station and Smithfield in around 6h 58m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Selma
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–70
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $30–110
- Business - advance purchase
- $45–220
- Business Class
- $75–280
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Selma
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Smithfield
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Smithfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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