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Trip Overview

The average bus between Raleigh and Washington takes 5h 33m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Raleigh to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 33m
Duration
263 mi
Distance
$56
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Raleigh to Washington bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Raleigh and Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Washington at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 55m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 45m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 15m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 25m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 55m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 45m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 12m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA6h 3m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 55m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 13m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 53m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 48m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 25m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 55m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 45m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 25m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 55m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 45m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 25m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 55m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 45m • 1 change
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    GoRaleighGreyhound USA5h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Raleigh to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Raleigh to Washington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 263.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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