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How to get fromRaleigh to Washingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane RDU - SEA
    8h 12m
    $196–606

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane RDU - PSC
    9h 55m
    $142–602

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 21h
    $534–844

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,791–2,806

  5. Drive  2,805.8 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Seattlecar car 2,805.8 mi
    46h 5m
    $512–740

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Spokane International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane RDU - GEG
    9h 47m
    $144–604

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane RDU - PDX
    10h 32m
    $180–710

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CLT - SEA
    11h 46m
    $274–855

Raleigh to Washington by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$534Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,376.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Washington, USA?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to 4th Ave & Madison St via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 2d 21h.

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