How to travel from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC

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Travel Information between Raleigh, NC and Washington, DC

Distance	233 miles (375 km)
Available travel modes	Train, bus or flight

Travel 233 miles (375 km) by train, bus or flight to Washington, DC from Raleigh, NC. Travelers can even take a direct from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC.

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from 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.

10:50AM5h55

Raleigh, NC

04:45PMWashington, DC

$871One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

02:30AM5h25

Raleigh, NC

07:55AMWashington, DC

$771One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

07:55PM1h08

Raleigh-Durham International Airport, NC (RDU)

09:03PMDulles International Airport, VA (IAD)

$3651One-way

0 transfers

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Flight

09:04AM6h00

Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC

03:04PMUnion Station, Washington, DC

$3551One-way

0 transfers

06:45AM5h20

Raleigh, NC

12:05PMWashington, DC

$981One-way

0 transfers

01:15AM4h50

Raleigh, NC

06:05AMWashington, DC

$771One-way

0 transfers

10:00PM4h50

Raleigh, NC

02:50AMWashington, DC

$981One-way

0 transfers

06:00AM1h10

Raleigh-Durham International Airport, NC (RDU)

07:10AMDulles International Airport, VA (IAD)

$3281One-way

0 transfers

05:46PM4h10

Raleigh-Durham International Airport, NC (RDU)

09:56PMDulles International Airport, VA (IAD)

$4401One-way

1 transfer

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Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next travel journey to Washington from Raleigh.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel from Raleigh to Washington.

FAQs: Travel from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC

FAQs: Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC.

You can travel to Washington, DC from Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.

The distance is approximately 233 miles (375 km) from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC.

Your trip from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC doesn't have to end in Washington, DC. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA. If you’d like to add New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA to your Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Washington, DC today!