What is the cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Washington is to bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd which costs $29 - $60 and takes 7h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs $550 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Research Triangle and Washington?

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 15m.

Is there a direct train between Research Triangle and Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Research Triangle station to Washington. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Research Triangle to Washington?

The distance between Research Triangle and Washington is 228 miles. The road distance is 265.2 miles.

How do I travel from Research Triangle to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Research Triangle to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $40 - $80.

Where do I catch the Research Triangle to Washington bus from?

Research Triangle to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Durham station.

Where do I catch the Research Triangle to Washington train from?

Research Triangle to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Research Triangle to Washington?

The best way to get from Research Triangle to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 16m and costs $550 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 7h 15m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 7h 20m.

How long is the flight from Research Triangle to Washington?

The quickest flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Research Triangle to Washington bus arrive?

Research Triangle to Washington bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Research Triangle to Washington train arrive?

Research Triangle to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.

Can I drive from Research Triangle to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Washington is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Research Triangle to Washington.

Which airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport?

Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1619+ hotels available in Washington.

Research Triangle to Washington - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

Q: How long does it take to get from Research Triangle to Washington?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), including transfers and time at the airport.

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There are 8 ways to get from Research Triangle to Washington by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
1h 16m
$550–1,200
Bus via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
7h 19m
$30–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
7h 15m
$40–76
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain Floridian / ...
7h 20m
$84–186
Drive 263.7 mi
1. Drive from Research Triangle to Washingtoncar 263.7 mi
4h 39m
$49–70
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h
$50–336
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RDU - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 9m
$188–896
Train via Durham Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 9m
$96–206

Research Triangle to Washington by bus

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Distance: 226.8 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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