The average bus between Washington DC and Raleigh takes 6h 16m and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Raleigh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Washington DC and Raleigh. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Raleigh at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at 11 St NW+F St NW and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Washington DC to Raleigh? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Raleigh. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Raleigh station via Raleigh Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Washington DC to Raleigh bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Raleigh bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Raleigh is 375 km. The road distance is 428 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.