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Compare train, bus, and flight for Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a flight costs an average of $533.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $533 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $93 (€78).
A bus is $479 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $533 (€446).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 45m.
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€78) compared to roughly $53 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$40 (-€33). The journey takes 6h 6m versus 4h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC
How to get from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:40 PM4h55Raleigh, Bus Station7:35 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:40 PM4h55Raleigh, Bus Station7:35 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- UA153510:40 AM1h07Raleigh-Durham International Airport11:47 AMDulles International Airport$4191One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1180 Carolinian · 1480 Connecting Bus11:00 AM7h17Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC6:17 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$961One-way1 transfer
- 80 Carolinian · 1180 Carolinian · 1480 Connecting Bus9:54 AM8h23North Carolina State Fair Station, Raleigh, NC6:17 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1041One-way2 transfers
- 6:15 PM5h00Raleigh, Bus Station11:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$591One-way0 transfers
- 1:25 PM5h30Raleigh, Bus Station6:55 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$611One-way0 transfers
- 10:35 AM5h40Raleigh, Bus Station4:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$651One-way0 transfers
AA29856:04 AM1h09Raleigh-Durham International Airport7:13 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$4091One-way0 transfers
AA41773:42 PM1h23Raleigh-Durham International Airport5:05 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$4091One-way0 transfers
AA54528:45 PM1h43Raleigh-Durham International Airport10:28 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$4091One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $93 (€78).
A bus is $479 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $533 (€446).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 45m.
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Raleigh, NC and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and arrive in Dulles International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with psa airlines, American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines, skywest airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 10 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 8 direct flights per day with psa airlines, American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines.
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