There are 7 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest by plane, bus, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IAD - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Blount St at GoRaleigh Stationbus
4h 55m$335–1,344Drive 248.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forestcar 248.5 mi
4h 32m$46–66Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus, line 1 bus, bus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Blount St at GoRaleigh Stationbus
- Take the bus from GoRaleigh Station to Triangle Town Center Mall at Orvisbus
- Take the bus from Triangle Town Center P&R to Holding Ave at Brooks Stbus
6h 52m$562–1,214Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
7h 58m$51–113Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
9h 23m$97–209Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane IAD - GSO
- Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
5h 59m$129–566Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Wake Forest248.5 mi
4h 32m
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Holding Ave at Brooks St via Washington Union Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and Triangle Town Center P&R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Wake Forest is 259 miles. The road distance is 249.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest without a car is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Wake Forest, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Holding Ave at Brooks St via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, and Triangle Town Center P&R in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- 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
- 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
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Blount St at GoRaleigh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Blount St at GoRaleigh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Bus from Triangle Town Center P&R to Holding Ave at Brooks St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- gotriangle.org
- Phone
- +1 919-485-7433
- Website
- GoRaleigh
Bus from GoRaleigh Station to Triangle Town Center Mall at Orvis
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- GoRaleigh
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Wake Forest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Wake Forest.
There are 35+ hotels available in Wake Forest.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Wake Forest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















