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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC 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 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 €32, and a flight costs an average of €78.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€68 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest | €265 Average price |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC
Travel to Raleigh, NC 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 Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC.

There are 3 options to travel to Raleigh, NC from Washington, DC including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Raleigh, NC from Washington, DC is by taking a train, which costs on average $56 (€51).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $61 (€55) from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC.
A train is $5 (€4) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $61 (€55).
The quickest way to travel between Washington, DC and Raleigh, NC is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 55 min.
Taking a train requires on average 5 h 53 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 233 miles (375 km) between Washington, DC and Raleigh, NC.
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC is:
- Around 9 buses per day.
- 5 flights per day.
- 2 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Raleigh, NC from Washington, DC 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 from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC:
- You can travel by bus between Washington, DC and Raleigh, NC with Greyhound or FlixBus, and you can find Greyhound Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC tickets for $61 (€55) on Omio.
- You can travel to Raleigh, NC from Washington, DC by flight with Republic Airlines, United or American Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $61 (€55) with American Airlines from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC.
- You can go to Raleigh, NC from Washington, DC by train with Amtrak. You'll see cheap train tickets for $56 (€51) with Amtrak from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC with the following travel companies:
- 7 direct buses per day with Greyhound or FlixBus.
- Direct flights with Republic Airlines, United or American Airlines with 4 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Amtrak 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Raleigh, NC as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC.
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