The average bus between Washington and Apex takes 9h 50m and the fastest bus takes 7h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington to Apex. 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 twice daily between Washington and Apex. The earliest departure is at 2:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Apex at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Durham and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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9h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Washington to Apex? 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 to Apex. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Apex station via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Washington to Apex bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Apex bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
The distance between Washington and Apex is 386.5 km. The road distance is 506 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.