There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Raleigh (Station) by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), subway, or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleighbus FlixBus N2473 / ...
5h 5m$35–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
6h 48m$83–179Drive 258.1 mi
- Drive from Washington to Raleigh (Station)car 258.1 mi
4h 33m$48–68Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
- 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
3h 29m$570–1,136Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
7h 50m$41–82Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane DCA - GSO
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleighbus
4h 19m$166–905Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
5h 15m$57–358Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to Blount St at GoRaleigh Stationbus
5h 10m$187–900
Washington to Raleigh (Station) by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Raleigh (Station) is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Raleigh (Station) is to fly and line 100 bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $550 - $1,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Raleigh. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Raleigh (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Washington and Raleigh (Station) is 262 miles. The road distance is 259.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Raleigh (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $35 - $65.
The bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Washington to Raleigh (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Raleigh (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Raleigh (Station) is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Raleigh (Station), NC, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh twice daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Raleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Raleigh (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Raleigh station.
Washington to Raleigh (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Raleigh (Station) is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Washington to Raleigh (Station).
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