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Trip Overview

The average bus between Washington DC and Raleigh takes 6h 16m and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. 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.

6h 16m
Duration
266 mi
Distance
$59
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 18m
$44–74

Washington DC to Raleigh bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Washington DC and Raleigh. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Raleigh at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at 11 St NW+F St NW and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAGoRaleigh5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh6h 44m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAGoRaleigh6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh6h 17m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh6h 39m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAGoRaleigh6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh5h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh7h 48m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh6h 30m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAGoRaleigh6h 29m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh6h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAGoRaleigh6h • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh6h 44m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAGoRaleigh6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAGoRaleigh5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh6h 44m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh6h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAGoRaleigh5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh6h 44m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh6h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAGoRaleigh5h 58m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh5h 49m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityGreyhound USAGoRaleigh6h 44m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityFlixbus USAGoRaleigh6h 24m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington DC to Raleigh? 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: 265.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus 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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