The cheapest and fastest trains from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
376 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 2 trains that leave Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC on Mon, Jan 12, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 12 the direct trains cover the 376 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Mon, Jan 12 the slowest trains will take 6 h 18 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.
40 Floridian
80 Carolinian
40 Floridian
80 CarolinianTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €83.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
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€59 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest | €211 Average price |
6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC trains for today, Sunday, January 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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40 Floridian | 2:17 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 5h55 | 8:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 Carolinian | 3:13 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 6h18 | 9:31 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Trains from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€43) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 13:08, the last at 14:40. The fastest train covers the 233 miles (376 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 233 miles (376 km) |
Average train duration 6h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€43) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 55m |
First train 13:08 |
Last train 14:40 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC and Washington Union Station, Washington, DC from $40 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington Union Station, Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available in the vicinity of the station with multiple public parking options.
- The Pit Authentic BBQ
- Humble Pie
- Whiskey Kitchen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $1
- The Raleigh Marriott City Center
- Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
- Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms and boarding area
- Bus: GoRaleigh routes 6, 8, 11, 21
- R-Line (downtown circulator)
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter


