There are 7 ways to get from Washington 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 Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain Palmetto / ...
4h 50m$50–140Drive 245.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Wilsoncar 245.1 mi
4h 17m$45–65Bus
- 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 / ...
6h 45m$47–108Fly 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
5h 7m$99–662Fly 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
6h 32mSubway 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
6h 51m$170–536Train 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
6h 42m$160–983
Washington to Wilson by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Wilson is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Wilson is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Wilson. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Wilson Bus Stop via Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Wilson. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Washington and Wilson is 252 miles. The road distance is 246.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Wilson without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $50 - $140.
The train from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to Wilson takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Washington to Wilson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Wilson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Wilson is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $50 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Wilson, Wilson County, NC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Wilson twice daily. Tickets cost $50–140 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Wilson Bus Stop via Raleigh Bus Station in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wilmington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
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 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–55
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- 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
- 5 times a day
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- 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
- $35–90
- 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
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Wilson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Washington to Wilson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Wilson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Wilson is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Washington to Wilson.
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