There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Research Triangle Park by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, 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 40m$571–1,137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
7h 7m$45–91Train via Harrington St at Martin St (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
7h 31m$87–184Drive 262.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Research Triangle Parkcar 262.3 mi
4h 25m$48–70Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- 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
4h 26m$58–359Train 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$188–901Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
8h 12m$92–199Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
9h 46m$45–91
Washington to Research Triangle Park by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Research Triangle Park is to bus via Springfield Bus Stop which costs $45 - $95 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Research Triangle Park is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $550 - $1,200.
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 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 40m 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 40m and costs $550 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 7h 7m, you could also train via Harrington St at Martin St, which costs $85 - $190 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) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–70 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
- $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
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
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 469+ hotels available in Research Triangle Park.