There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Wilson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Wilsontrain Palmetto / ...
6h 4m$67–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0652s / ...
8h 1m$39–103Drive 245.1 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Wilsoncar 245.1 mi
4h 17m$45–65Fly 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 36m$98–642Fly 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 51m$177–892Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, 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 6m$57–336
Washington DC to Wilson by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Wilson is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Wilson is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Wilson. However, there are services departing from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Wilson via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Washington DC and Wilson is 255 miles. The road distance is 246.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Wilson without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Washington DC to Wilson, including transfers.
Washington DC to Wilson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Wilson is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 8h 1m.
Washington DC to Wilson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Wilson is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Washington DC to Wilson.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Wilson, Wilson County, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Wilson twice daily. Tickets cost $65–150 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Wilson Bus Stop via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Raleigh Bus Station in around 8h 1m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- 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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
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 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- 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
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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