There are 7 ways to get from Research Triangle to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or train
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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
1h 15m$95–650Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
7h 21m$35–97Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Alexandriatrain Floridian / ...
6h 48m$82–211Drive 263.7 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle to Washingtoncar 263.7 mi
4h 39m$49–70Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 4m$165–509Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RDU - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 1m$160–937Train via Durham Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 10m$45–182
Research Triangle to Washington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Washington is to bus which costs $35 - $100 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $95 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Washington station. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Washington Union Station via Regional Transit Center and Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Washington is 228 miles. The road distance is 265.2 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Washington without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $80 - $220.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Research Triangle to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $220 and takes 6h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 7h 21m.
The quickest flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Research Triangle to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Washington, DC, 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 $50–170 and the journey takes 6h 7m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
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
- $50–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
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
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Durham to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Washington is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Research Triangle to Washington.
Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport.
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