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Raleigh to Smithsonian Institution buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Raleigh and Smithsonian Institution takes 5h 34m 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 34m
Duration
265 mi
Distance
$51
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
6h 13m
$36–66

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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 15m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA4h 55m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    GoRaleighFlixbus USA5h 25m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    GoRaleighGreyhound USA6h 15m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 25m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 55m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 50m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 12m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA6h 3m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 55m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 13m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 53m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 48m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 25m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 55m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 50m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 25m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 55m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 50m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 25m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 55m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 50m • 1 change

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Raleigh to Smithsonian Institution? 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.

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  • Distance: 264.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, 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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