The average train between Raleigh and Washington DC takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train 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.
Trains run twice daily between Raleigh and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 10:13 AM which arrives into Washington DC at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria 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 train from Raleigh to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Alexandria station via Alexandria station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Raleigh to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
Raleigh to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Raleigh and Washington DC is 375 km. The road distance is 418 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $160–250 and the journey takes 5h 26m.
