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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 $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 $39, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $355 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 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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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 $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $294 (€237) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $355 (€287).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
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.
FlixBus2:50 AM5h25Raleigh, Bus Station8:15 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:50 AM5h25Raleigh, Bus Station8:15 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA17896:15 AM1h11Raleigh-Durham International Airport7:26 AMDulles International Airport$4151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 40 Floridian9:17 AM5h55Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC3:12 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1401One-way0 transfers
- 80 Carolinian10:13 AM6h18Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC4:31 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1851One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:40 AM5h15Raleigh, Bus Station6:55 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$591One-way0 transfers
- 9:20 PM4h35Raleigh, Bus Station1:55 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$621One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:55 PM5h10Raleigh, Bus Station3:05 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$621One-way0 transfers
AA29856:00 AM1h14Raleigh-Durham International Airport7:14 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$4041One-way0 transfers- AA558110:35 AM1h21Raleigh-Durham International Airport11:56 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$4041One-way0 transfers
AA40298:06 PM1h24Raleigh-Durham International Airport9:30 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$4041One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $294 (€237) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $355 (€287).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 9 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 Greyhound, FlixBus, GoRaleigh to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with psa airlines, American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with psa airlines, American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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