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North Carolina Museum of Art
Major art museum with a broad collection from ancient to contemporary works, plus a large outdoor Museum Park with trails and public art.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
362 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fairfax, VA to Raleigh, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fairfax, VA to Raleigh, NC will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 12 buses that leave Fairfax, VA for Raleigh, NC on Tue, Jun 02, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 362 km distance in an average of 4 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus







FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fairfax, VA to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 224 miles (362 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price Cheapest | $324 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fairfax, VA to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $270 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fairfax, VA to Raleigh, NC costing on average $324 (€261).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
You'll arrive about -2h -12m sooner (5h 22m by bus vs 4h 10m by car) and save roughly $-1.82 (€-1.47) compared to fuel and tolls ($55 (€44) vs $53 (€43)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Fairfax, VA to Raleigh, NC buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h35 | 9:20 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+![]() | 4:15 PM Tysons, Leesburg Pike (Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner), VA | 10h55 | 3:10 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Tysons, Leesburg Pike (Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner), VA | 15h30 | 7:45 AM Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:25 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h05 | 11:30 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 3:10 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h05 | 5:35 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h40 | 6:00 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h05 | 7:45 AM Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 4h50 | 8:40 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h00 | 12:15 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 5h50 | 2:20 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 AM Springfield, Frontier Dr (Franconia-Springfield Metro Station) | 5h15 | 2:20 PM Raleigh, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Tysons, Leesburg Pike (Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner), VA | 14h00 | 2:55 AM Raleigh, Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Fairfax, VA to Raleigh, NC run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 224 miles (362 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 224 miles (362 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:10 PM |
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