There are 8 ways to get from Washington DC to Research Triangle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane DCA - RDU
2h 38m$553–1,204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
8h 30m$46–78Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Carytrain Floridian / ...
7h 49m$106–218Drive 264.8 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Research Trianglecar 264.8 mi
4h 37m$49–70Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane IAD - RDU
3h 10m$52–373Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane BWI - RDU
3h 21m$144–862Train via Durham Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
9h 28m$86–199Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
10h 2m$46–79
Washington DC to Research Triangle by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Research Triangle is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $550 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from 11 St NW+F St NW and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Washington Union Station, Durham Station and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Cary via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Washington DC and Research Triangle is 235 miles. The road distance is 266.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Research Triangle without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Washington DC to Research Triangle, including transfers.
Washington DC to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Research Triangle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $550 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 7h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Research Triangle, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Cary twice daily. Tickets cost $75–180 and the journey takes 5h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Washington DC to Research Triangle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Research Triangle is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Washington DC to Research Triangle.
There are 470+ hotels available in Research Triangle.