There are 9 ways to get from Bethesda to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
6h 42m$39–89Bus via Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus New York
6h 44m$29–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
7h 14m$82–182Drive 266.9 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Raleighcar 266.9 mi
4h 54m$49–71Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus
4h 25m$558–1,209Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IAD - RDU
4h 56m$57–358Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BWI - RDU
5h 1m$187–905Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
5h 57m$175–941Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
6h 22m$129–640
Bethesda to Raleigh by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Raleigh is to bus via Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd which costs $29 - $60 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Raleigh is to fly and line 100 bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $550 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Washington Union Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Bethesda and Raleigh is 272 miles. The road distance is 268.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Bethesda to Raleigh, including transfers.
Bethesda to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Raleigh is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 5h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Bethesda to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Bethesda to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Raleigh is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Bethesda to Raleigh.
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