There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Butner by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, 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
1h 44m$157–737Drive 243.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Butnercar 243.9 mi
4h 7m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
6h 3m$81–123Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
7h 8m$218–326Train 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 26m$137–1,175Subway 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 36m$122–523Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
9h 32m$79–110
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Butner is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Butner is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Butner. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Durham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Butner station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Washington and Butner is 251 miles. The road distance is 245.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Butner without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Washington to Butner, including transfers.
Washington to Butner bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Butner train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Butner is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 6h 3m, you could also train, which costs $210 - $330 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Butner, NC, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Butner bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Washington to Butner train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Durham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Butner is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Washington to Butner.
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