There are 7 ways to get from Wilson to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, 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 Wilson to Alexandriatrain Carolinian / ...
5h 23m$77–158Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0652s / ...
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
7h 5m$45–90Drive 245 mi
- Drive from Wilson to Washington DCcar 245 mi
4h 16m$45–65Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Wilson to Carytrain
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
5h 53m$102–599Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ILM - DCA
5h 58m$142–639Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Wilson to Carytrain
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 22m$387–1,453Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the train from Wilson to Carytrain
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RDU - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
6h 37m$249–1,250
Wilson to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilson to Washington DC is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Wilson to Washington DC is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilson to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Wilson Bus Stop and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via Raleigh Bus Station and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Wilson to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Wilson and arriving at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Wilson and Washington DC is 255 miles. The road distance is 246.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wilson to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Wilson to Washington DC, including transfers.
Wilson to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilson Bus Stop station.
Wilson to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilson station.
The best way to get from Wilson to Washington DC is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Wilson, Wilson County, NC, USA and Washington DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Wilson to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Washington DC via Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilson to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wilson to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 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 BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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 BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 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 Wilson Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Wilson to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Wilson to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilson to Washington DC is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Wilson to Washington DC.
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