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Trip Overview

The average bus between Raleigh and Washington DC takes 5h 56m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Raleigh to Washington DC. 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 56m
Duration
265 mi
Distance
$59
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Raleigh to Washington DC bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Raleigh and Washington DC. 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 Washington DC at 4:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 36m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 10m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 50m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 42m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 37m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 26m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 13m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 8m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 37m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 46m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 25m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 8m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 46m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 25m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 8m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 46m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 25m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 8m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 46m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 25m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 8m • 2 changes
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Raleigh to Washington DC? 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.

Map of how to get from Raleigh to Washington DC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 265.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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