There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Springfield, VA 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 10m$93–659Bus 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$48–98Drive 247.9 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Springfield, VA247.9 mi
4h 25m$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 3m$173–663Fly 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 24m$106–915Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0700 / ...
7h 12m$56–126
Raleigh to Springfield, VA by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Springfield, VA 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 Springfield, VA is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $90 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Springfield, VA. 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 Springfield, VA. 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 Springfield, VA is 253 miles. The road distance is 249.3 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Springfield, VA without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Raleigh to Springfield, VA, including transfers.
Raleigh to Springfield, VA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Springfield, VA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Springfield, VA is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $90 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $100 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 Springfield, 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 $45–95 and the journey takes 5h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
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
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–60
- 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
- $35–75
- 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
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Springfield, VA bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Raleigh to Springfield, VA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Springfield, VA is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Raleigh to Springfield, VA.
There are 1443+ hotels available in Springfield, VA.