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How to get fromWashington to Raleigh Union Stationby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Raleigh Union Station by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    2h 47m
    $568–1,132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus New York
    6h 27m
    $26–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    5h 53m
    $95–200

  4. Bus via Richmond

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Raleighbus bus Acb 1222
    6h 19m

  5. Drive 261.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Raleigh Union Stationcar car 261.3 mi
    4h 37m
    $48–69

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    4h 22m
    $182–906

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    4h 36m
    $365–1,406

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 29m
    $185–938

  9. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Washington to Raleighbus bus Acb 1222
    6h 54m

Washington to Raleigh Union Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station via Richmond and Raleigh in around 6h 19m.

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