There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Research Triangle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 12m$95–700Drive 264.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Research Trianglecar 264.8 mi
4h 37m$46–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Carytrain Floridian / ...
6h 36m$199–296Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
7h 7m$50–82Train 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
2h 53m$87–1,145Subway 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 4m$67–473Train via Durham Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
8h 12m$186–285Bus via Springfield Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus Greyhound US0670
9h 50m$51–84
Washington to Research Triangle by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Research Triangle is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 1h 12m and costs $95 - $700.
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 and Regional Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Research Triangle. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Cary via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Washington and Research Triangle is 228 miles. The road distance is 266.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Research Triangle without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $190 - $300.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), including transfers and time at the airport.
Washington to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Research Triangle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Research Triangle is to fly which takes 1h 12m and costs $95 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 6h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 7m.
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, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Cary twice daily. Tickets cost $170–270 and the journey takes 6h 18m.
- 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 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- 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 Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- 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
- 3 times a day
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
The quickest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 12m.
Washington to Research Triangle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Durham station.
Washington to Research Triangle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Research Triangle is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Washington to Research Triangle.
Delta and American Airlines offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport Airport.
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