There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to National Harbor by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
5h 46m$28–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain Floridian / ...
6h 5m$81–175Drive 258.1 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to National Harborcar 258.1 mi
4h 40m$48–68Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- 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
3h 47m$558–1,208Bus via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
7h 15m$39–84Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
4h 40m$54–352Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
4h 58m$141–693Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus
- 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
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Alexandriatrain
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
5h 45m$190–912Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane GSO - IAD
5h 59m$118–516
Raleigh to National Harbor by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to National Harbor is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to National Harbor is to line 100 bus and fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $550 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Minnesota Av SE+Pennsylvania Av SE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Alexandria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Raleigh and National Harbor is 278 miles. The road distance is 259.6 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to National Harbor without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Raleigh to National Harbor, including transfers.
Raleigh to National Harbor bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St station.
Raleigh to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to National Harbor is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
CoachRun operates a bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave 5 times a week. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- CoachRun
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to National Harbor bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave station.
Raleigh to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to National Harbor is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Raleigh to National Harbor.
There are 1541+ hotels available in National Harbor.







