The average train between Washington, DC and Raleigh takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train 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.
Trains run twice daily between Washington, DC and Raleigh. The earliest departure is at 11:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington, DC is at 1:43 PM which arrives into Raleigh at 7:36 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington, DC station and arriving at Raleigh station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 3m.
Washington, DC to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington, DC to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
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The distance between Washington, DC and Raleigh is 376.4 km. The road distance is 484 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 53m.
