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

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

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

    best
    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 26m
    $557–1,409

  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
    $97–202

  4. Drive 253.9 mi

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

  5. 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
    $367–1,408

  6. 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 Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    5h 27m
    $207–404

  7. 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
    $179–896

  8. 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 5m
    $129–565

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    8h 23m
    $40–84

Fairfax to Raleigh by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Alternatively, CoachRun operates a bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St 5 times a week. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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