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How to get fromRaleigh to Smithsonian Institutionby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Smithsonian Institution by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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  1. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane RDU - DCA
    3h 8m
    $554–1,206

  2. Bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus Charlotte
    6h 34m
    $26–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain train Floridian / ...
    5h 56m
    $74–174

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    6h 13m
    $36–66

  5. Drive  259.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 259.8 mi
    4h 40m
    $48–69

  6. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RDU - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 49m
    $54–376

  7. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RDU - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway
    4h 12m
    $146–326

  8. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane GSO - DCA
    4h 22m
    $137–690

Raleigh to Smithsonian Institution by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $70–180 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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