How to travel from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC

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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 $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 $40, and a flight costs an average of $109.

Distance: 233 miles (375 km)

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$111

Average price

$65

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$359

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6h 35m

Average total duration

6h 5m

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30m

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5h 51m

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5h 21m

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4h 14m

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1h 14m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.3kg

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Amtrak

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Greyhound

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Republic Airlines

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from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC

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.

  • FlixBus
    5:30 AM5h05
    Washington, DC
    10:35 AMRaleigh, NC
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    5:30 AM5h05
    Washington, DC
    10:35 AMRaleigh, NC
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    12:15 PM5h00
    Washington, DC
    5:15 PMRaleigh, NC
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    7:40 AM5h05
    Washington, DC
    12:45 PMRaleigh, NC
    $551One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    8:45 PM5h35
    Washington, DC
    2:20 AMRaleigh, NC
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    3:10 AM5h00
    Washington, DC
    8:10 AMRaleigh, NC
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and Raleigh, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC:

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $53 (€43).

A bus is $70 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $109 (€88).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 55m.

Train takes on average 5h 53m.

The distance from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC is approximately 233 miles (375 km).
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by train, bus, and 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:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
  • Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
  • Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 6 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Greensboro, NC, Philadelphia, PA, Wilmington, NC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Raleigh, NC and these popular destinations at a great price.
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