Raleigh to Washington DC Buses

Raleigh to Washington DC buses

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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: $54
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...

6h 21m

$39–69

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 5:50 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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:17 PM → 7:56 PM
5h 39m • 2 changes
5:51 PM → 11:37 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
8:52 PM → 2:10 AM
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5h 18m • 2 changes
9:22 PM → 3:30 AM
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6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:34 AM
5h 42m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 4:35 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
12:52 PM → 7:00 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 7:59 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 55m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 4:49 PM
6h 29m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 7:11 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 7:56 PM
5h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:26 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 7:03 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 7:57 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:26 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 7:03 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 7:57 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:26 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 7:03 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 7:57 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:26 AM
5h 46m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 7:03 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 7:57 PM
5h 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.

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 $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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Raleigh to Washington DC bus times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:17 PM → 7:56 PM

5:51 PM → 11:37 PM

8:52 PM → 2:10 AMArrives next day

9:22 PM → 3:30 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:34 AM

10:22 AM → 4:35 PM

12:52 PM → 7:00 PM

2:22 PM → 7:59 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:35 AM

10:20 AM → 4:49 PM

12:50 PM → 7:11 PM

2:20 PM → 7:56 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:26 AM

10:20 AM → 4:45 PM

12:50 PM → 7:03 PM

2:20 PM → 7:57 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:26 AM

10:20 AM → 4:45 PM

12:50 PM → 7:03 PM

2:20 PM → 7:57 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:26 AM

10:20 AM → 4:45 PM

12:50 PM → 7:03 PM

2:20 PM → 7:57 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:26 AM

10:20 AM → 4:45 PM

12:50 PM → 7:03 PM

2:20 PM → 7:57 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station

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8:52 PM → 2:10 AM
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9:22 PM → 3:30 AM
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