There are 9 ways to get from Howard University to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or subway
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 US0670 / ...
6h 15m$39–69Bus 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 37m$29–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
7h 14m$72–183Drive 263.4 mi
- Drive from Howard University to Raleighcar 263.4 mi
4h 43m$49–70Fly 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 21m$556–1,207Train 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$147–865Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center 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
5h 12m$57–378Fly 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 47m$181–1,039Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center 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 39m$137–690
Howard University to Raleigh by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to Raleigh is to bus via Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd which costs $29 - $60 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Howard University to Raleigh is to fly and line 100 bus which takes 4h 21m and costs $550 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard University to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Florida Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via Washington Union Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard University to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Howard University and Raleigh is 268 miles. The road distance is 264.9 miles.
The best way to get from Howard University to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Howard University to Raleigh, including transfers.
Howard University to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Howard University to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Howard University to Raleigh is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–180 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- 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 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Howard University to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Howard University to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard University to Raleigh is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Howard University to Raleigh.
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