There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
2h 38m$553–1,204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
8h 24m$46–93Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Carytrain Floridian / ...
9h 1m$98–209Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham-RDU267.4 mi
4h 35mDrive 267.4 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU)car 267.4 mi
4h 35m$49–71Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 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
3h 12m$47–343Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- 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
3h 19m$184–902Train via Durham Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 31m$101–219Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
9h 59m$46–89
Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $550 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+F St NW and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Washington Union Station, Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). However, there are services departing from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Cary via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Washington DC and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 235 miles. The road distance is 269 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), including transfers.
Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $550 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 24m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU), USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham-RDU
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU) is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Washington DC to Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
There are 403+ hotels available in Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington DC and Raleigh/Durham Airport (RDU). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.