The average train between Washington DC and Raleigh takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Washington DC and Raleigh. The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 1:33 PM which arrives into Raleigh at 7:36 PM. All services require a transfer at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Raleigh. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Raleigh station via Raleigh Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Washington DC to Raleigh train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington DC to Raleigh train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Raleigh is 375 km. The road distance is 489 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
