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How to get fromFairfax to Raleighby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Fairfax to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    7h 7m
    $44–71

  2. Bus via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus New York
    7h 37m
    $31–60

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 29m
    $162–252

  4. Drive  253.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Raleighcar car 253.9 mi
    4h 36m
    $47–67

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 27m
    $557–1,209

  6. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 37m
    $62–408

  7. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    5h 27m
    $147–324

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    6h 1m
    $213–1,111

  9. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    6h 2m
    $168–810

Fairfax to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–250 and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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