Raleigh to Bethesda Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Raleigh and Bethesda takes 6h 55m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Raleigh to Bethesda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 55m
Duration: 270 mi
Distance: $54
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...

6h 43m

$39–69

Raleigh to Bethesda bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Raleigh and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:40 PM → 5:29 AM
Arrives next day
7h 49m • 2 changes
11:20 PM → 6:29 AM
Arrives next day
7h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:53 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
10:12 AM → 5:21 PM
7h 9m • 2 changes
12:45 PM → 7:41 PM
6h 56m • 2 changes
2:17 PM → 8:36 PM
6h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 5:16 PM
6h 54m • 2 changes
12:52 PM → 7:36 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 8:36 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 5:21 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 7:41 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 8:36 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:11 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 5:22 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 7:41 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 8:20 PM
6h • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:11 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 5:22 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 7:41 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 8:20 PM
6h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:40 AM → 12:11 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 5:22 PM
7h 2m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 7:41 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 8:20 PM
6h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Raleigh to Bethesda? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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