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How to get fromWashington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Raleighby plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, or car

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

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  1. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    2h 49m
    $330–1,339

  2. Subway, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus New York
    7h 4m
    $29–58

  3. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    4h 46m
    $557–1,209

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 38m
    $94–206

  5. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    4h 14m
    $126–563

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Loudoun Gateway station to N Capitol St & Mass Avebus bus 481 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    7h 55m
    $40–90

  7. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Raleighrideshare rideshare 265.1 mi
    4h 55m

  8. Drive 265.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Raleighcar car 265.1 mi
    4h 55m
    $49–70

Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Raleigh by subway and bus

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Duration7h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to GoRaleigh Station via Loudoun Gateway, Silver Line Center Platform, Loudoun Gateway station, N Capitol St & Mass Ave, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 7h 55m.

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