There are 8 ways to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport, line 100 bus
best- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BWI - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
2h 45m$189–347Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
7h 32m$49–94Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
5h 9m$559–1,762Bus via O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center
- Take the bus from Baltimore, MD to S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleighbus Raleigh / ...
7h 17m$56–81Train via Washington
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
7h 49m$97–752Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 44m$100–230Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Raleigh293.9 mi
5h 22mDrive 293.9 mi
- Drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleighcar 293.9 mi
5h 22m$54–78
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh is to fly and line 100 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $180 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh. However, there are services departing from Pratt St & Howard St and arriving at McDowell St at Davie St via Baltimore, MD and Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Raleigh is 271 miles. The road distance is 295.7 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh without a car is to bus via O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center which takes 7h 17m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh, including transfers.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Baltimore, MD station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh is to bus via O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center which takes 7h 17m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $95 - $750 and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
Wanda Coach operates a bus from Baltimore, MD to S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Off-Site Parking Pick-Up to Raleigh Union Station via BWI Amtrak Station, BWI Thurgood Marshall, and Washington Union Station in around 7h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from Baltimore, MD to S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.wandacoach.com
- Book at
- https://www.gotobus.com/wanda-travel/
- Adult One Way
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Raleigh.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Raleigh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











