There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI) by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), subway, 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.
Line 100 bus, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
best- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RDU - BWI
2h 46m$182–352Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
8h 30m$48–93Line 100 bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
4h 14m$558–1,760Train
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Crescent / ...
6h 47m$100–751Bus via O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center
- Take the bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Baltimore, MDbus Raleigh
7h 18m$55–80Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
5h 4m$326–1,414Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Raleigh to Baltimore-BWI291.8 mi
5h 22mDrive 291.8 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI)car 291.8 mi
5h 22m$54–77
Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is to line 100 bus and fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $180 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI). However, there are services departing from E Davie St at Fayetteville St and arriving at Lombard St & Howard St via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh and O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Baltimore Airport (BWI). However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at BWI Thurgood Marshall via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Raleigh and Baltimore Airport (BWI) is 271 miles. The road distance is 293.5 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI) without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $100 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI), including transfers.
Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI) bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh station.
Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $100 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via O'Donnell St Cutoff & Travel Center, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA?
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Upper Level Terminal - Concourse A via Washington Union Station, BWI Thurgood Marshall, and BWI Amtrak Station in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, Wanda Coach operates a bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Baltimore, MD twice daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 4h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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 Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- wandacoach.com
Bus from S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd - Raleigh to Baltimore, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Raleigh Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- 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 Raleigh Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Raleigh to Baltimore-BWI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI) bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Baltimore, MD station.
Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Raleigh to Baltimore Airport (BWI).
There are 398+ hotels available in Baltimore Airport (BWI).
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