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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 prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €79.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
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€62 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest | €273 Average price |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC
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.
There are 3 travel options from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $46 (€42) compared to other travel options to Washington, DC:
A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $60 (€54).
A train is $44 (€39) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $90 (€81) from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC.
The quickest way to travel between Raleigh, NC and Washington, DC is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 7 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Washington, DC by bus takes 4 h 50 min on average.
Getting to Washington, DC by train takes 6 h on average.
The distance is approximately 233 miles (375 km) from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC.
The average frequency per day from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC is:
- 7 buses a day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Washington, DC from Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC:
The following travel companies offer services from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC:
- Travel with Greyhound or FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Greyhound Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC tickets on Omio for $60 (€54).
- United, American Airlines or Republic Airlines can take you to Washington, DC by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Republic Airlines from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC for $90 (€81).
- Amtrak can get you to Washington, DC by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC for $46 (€42) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
- You can find 7 direct buses per day to Washington, DC with Greyhound or FlixBus.
- You can find 4 direct flights per day to Washington, DC with United.
- You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Washington, DC with Amtrak.
Direct services to Washington, DC tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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