The average bus between Washington DC and Raleigh takes 6h 10m and the fastest bus takes 5h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Raleigh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Washington DC and Raleigh. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Raleigh at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at 13 St NW+G St NW and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Raleigh. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Raleigh station via Raleigh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Washington DC to Raleigh bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Raleigh bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Raleigh is 375 km. The road distance is 429 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
