There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to National Harbor by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or bus
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
2h 4m$114–767Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
8h 2m$40–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Alexandriatrain Floridian / ...
7h 5m$83–169Drive 261.8 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle to National Harborcar 261.8 mi
4h 39m$48–69Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
3h 4m$170–495Train via Durham Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Carolinian
9h 19m$53–195
Research Triangle to National Harbor by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to National Harbor is to bus which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to National Harbor is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $110 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Research Triangle and National Harbor is 239 miles. The road distance is 263.3 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to National Harbor without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Research Triangle to National Harbor, including transfers.
Research Triangle to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to National Harbor is to fly which takes 2h 4m and costs $110 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 7h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 2m.
Research Triangle to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to National Harbor is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Research Triangle to National Harbor.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 6h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
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
- $35–70
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
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