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

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

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

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    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
    2h 50m
    $80–566

  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 21m
    $26–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    5h 10m
    $36–88

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    5h 53m
    $85–190

  5. Drive 260.2 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Raleighcar car 260.2 mi
    4h 41m
    $48–69

  6. 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
    4h 19m
    $163–848

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

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 35m
    $252–861

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 18m
    $222–1,028

Washington to Raleigh by bus

Calendar61Weekly Buses
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $45–90 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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