There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Research Triangle Park by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 39m$100–655Drive 262.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Research Triangle Parkcar 262.3 mi
4h 25m$48–70Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
7h 7m$49–78Train via Harrington St at Martin St (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
7h 31m$172–260Train 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
4h 21m$83–1,101Subway 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
4h 32m$68–439Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h 43m$192–292Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
9h 50m$50–81
Washington to Research Triangle Park by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Research Triangle Park is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Research Triangle Park is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Research Triangle Park. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Miami Blvd at Patriot Dr via Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Research Triangle Park station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Washington and Research Triangle Park is 236 miles. The road distance is 263.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Research Triangle Park without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Washington to Research Triangle Park, including transfers.
Washington to Research Triangle Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Research Triangle Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Research Triangle Park is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 7m, you could also train via Harrington St at Martin St, which costs $170 - $260 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Research Triangle Park, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 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
- $75–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
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
- $160–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- 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
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Research Triangle Park bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Washington to Research Triangle Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Research Triangle Park is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Washington to Research Triangle Park.
There are 384+ hotels available in Research Triangle Park.