The average train between Raleigh and Smithsonian Institution takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. The train 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.
Trains run twice daily between Raleigh and Smithsonian Institution. The earliest departure is at 9:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 10:13 AM which arrives into Smithsonian Institution at 4:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Raleigh to Smithsonian Institution. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at Smithsonian Institution station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Raleigh to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
Raleigh to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Raleigh and Smithsonian Institution is 374.7 km. The road distance is 485 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 26m.
