There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Franconia–Springfield Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)RDU - DCA
3h 16m$88–609Bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd
cheapest- Take the bus from 7 Star Tobacco - Raleigh to Mobile Gas Station - Washington DCCharlotte
7h 5m$28–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to AlexandriaFloridian / ...
5h 41m$53–154Drive 247.9 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Franconia–Springfield Station247.9 mi
4h 26m$46–66Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 494 bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)RDU - IAD
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro
4h 9m$163–663Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)RDU - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
4h 35m$116–915Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0700 / ...
7h 12m$56–131
Raleigh to Franconia–Springfield Station by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Franconia–Springfield Station is to bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd which costs $28 - $65 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Franconia–Springfield Station is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $85 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Franconia–Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Springfield Bus Stop via Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Franconia–Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Raleigh and Franconia–Springfield Station is 253 miles. The road distance is 249.4 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Franconia–Springfield Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Raleigh to Franconia–Springfield Station, including transfers.
Raleigh to Franconia–Springfield Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Franconia–Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Franconia–Springfield Station is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $85 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 5h 41m, you could also bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd, which costs $28 - $65 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Franconia–Springfield Station, VA, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $50–150 and the journey takes 5h 23m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- support@coachrun.com
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from 7 Star Tobacco - Raleigh to Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Franconia–Springfield Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Raleigh to Franconia–Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Franconia–Springfield Station is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Raleigh to Franconia–Springfield Station.
There are 1446+ hotels available in Franconia–Springfield Station.