There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Opelika by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Columbus Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Columbus Airport (CSG)plane DCA - CSG
- Take the taxi from Columbus Airport (CSG) to Opelikataxi
4h 21m$187–752Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
16h 25m$98–240Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Charlotte, NC to Atlantabus Nyc
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus
15h 12m$201–352Bus via Sandy Springs
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtownbus FlixBus N2470
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus Atlanta
15h 36m$124–196Drive 713.7 mi
- Drive from Washington to Opelikacar 713.7 mi
13h 1m$131–189Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane DCA - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Comfort Inn - Opelikabus
4h 33m$146–668Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane DCA - BHM
- Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Opelikacar
4h 32m$229–1,206Bus #2 (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus Greyhound US0602 / ...
23h 9m$134–261
Washington to Opelika by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Opelika is to bus via Sandy Springs which costs $120 - $200 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Opelika is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 21m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Opelika station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Opelika 4th Street Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
The distance between Washington and Opelika is 657 miles. The road distance is 717.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Opelika without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 12m and costs $200 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Washington to Opelika, including transfers.
Washington to Opelika bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Opelika bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Opelika is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 9:38 AM in Washington and 8:38 AM in Opelika.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Opelika is 718 miles. It takes approximately 13h 1m to drive from Washington to Opelika.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Opelika, AL, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Opelika 4th Street Station via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Doraville Station, and Atlanta in around 15h 36m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Columbus Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- help@wandacoach.com
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Charlotte, NC to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Atlanta to Opelika 4th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Airport to Comfort Inn - Opelika
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://groometransportation.com
- Schedules at
- https://groometransportation.com/auburn
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 Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Opelika 4th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
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