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How to get fromWashington DC to Raleighby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Raleigh by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    6h 18m
    $39–69

  2. Bus via Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus New York
    6h 32m
    $26–54

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 6m
    $72–173

  4. Drive  261.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Raleighcar car 261.1 mi
    4h 38m
    $48–69

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 14m
    $556–1,207

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    4h 46m
    $55–376

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    4h 57m
    $147–865

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    5h 40m
    $181–1,039

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    6h 13m
    $135–688

Washington DC to Raleigh by foot and bus

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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