Raleigh to Smithsonian Institution Buses

Raleigh to Smithsonian Institution buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Raleigh and Smithsonian Institution takes 5h 33m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Raleigh to Smithsonian Institution. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 33m
Duration: 265 mi
Distance: $56
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...

6h 13m

$41–71

Raleigh to Smithsonian Institution bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Raleigh and Smithsonian Institution. 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 Smithsonian Institution at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
2:20 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
2:20 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
2:20 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
2:17 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 53m • 1 change
1:07 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
2:20 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 25m • 1 change
10:20 AM → 4:15 PM
5h 55m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 6:55 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
2:20 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Raleigh to Smithsonian Institution buses

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Raleigh to Smithsonian Institution bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:05 AM

10:20 AM → 4:15 PM

1:10 PM → 6:55 PM

2:20 PM → 7:35 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:05 AM

10:20 AM → 4:15 PM

1:10 PM → 6:55 PM

2:20 PM → 7:35 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:05 AM

10:20 AM → 4:15 PM

1:10 PM → 6:55 PM

2:20 PM → 7:35 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:05 AM

10:12 AM → 4:15 PM

1:00 PM → 6:55 PM

2:17 PM → 7:35 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:05 AM

10:22 AM → 4:15 PM

1:07 PM → 6:55 PM

2:22 PM → 7:35 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:05 AM

10:20 AM → 4:15 PM

1:10 PM → 6:55 PM

2:20 PM → 7:35 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:05 AM

10:20 AM → 4:15 PM

1:10 PM → 6:55 PM

2:20 PM → 7:35 PM

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Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station

Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station

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