There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Research Triangle by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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)DCA - RDU
2h 28m$87–603Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to DurhamGreyhound US0670
9h 22m$42–94Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to DurhamFlixBus N2471 / ...
6h 3m$43–104Train via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union StationFloridian / ...
7h 38m$52–154Drive 264.8 mi
- Drive from Washington to Research Triangle264.8 mi
4h 35m$49–70Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)IAD - RDU
2h 56m$162–658Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)BWI - RDU
2h 42m$112–895Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak StationCarolinian
8h 48m$58–154
Washington to Research Triangle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Research Triangle is to bus via Springfield Bus Stop which costs $40 - $95 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $85 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at RDU Airport at Terminal 1 via Durham Station Gate J and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Washington and Research Triangle is 233 miles. The road distance is 266.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Research Triangle without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Washington to Research Triangle, including transfers.
Washington to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $85 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 6h 3m, you could also train via Blount St at GoRaleigh Station, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 7h 38m.
Washington to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Research Triangle is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Washington to Research Triangle.
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 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, 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
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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