The average bus between Washington DC and Research Triangle takes 7h 32m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Research Triangle. 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 4 times a day between Washington DC and Research Triangle. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Research Triangle at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at 13 St NW+F St NW and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Research Triangle station via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Washington DC to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Durham station.
The distance between Washington DC and Research Triangle is 369.2 km. The road distance is 489 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.