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 €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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€68

Average price

€46

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Cheapest

€265

Average price

6h 37m

Average total duration

6h 7m

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30m

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5h 50m

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5h 20m

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30m

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4h 13m

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1h 13m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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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.

Our recommendation

bus

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.

Greyhound
07:15AM5h00
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
12:15PMRaleigh, Bus Station
$621One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
07:15AM5h00
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
12:15PMRaleigh, Bus Station
$621One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

UnitedUA1370
10:34PM1h10
Dulles International Airport
11:44PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
$4421One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak79 Carolinian
11:08AM6h14
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
05:22PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
$831One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak41 Floridian
01:48PM5h53
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
07:41PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC
$831One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
08:30AM5h50
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
02:20PMRaleigh, Bus Station
$651One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:45PM5h35
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
09:20PMRaleigh, Bus Station
$621One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
06:25PM5h05
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
11:30PMRaleigh, Bus Station
$671One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA1357
12:50PM1h16
Dulles International Airport
02:06PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
$4421One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4594
01:44PM1h21
Ronald Reagan National Airport
03:05PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
$4421One-way
0 transfers
psa airlinesAA5577
07:40AM1h24
Ronald Reagan National Airport
09:04AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
$4421One-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 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.

    Many of our customers traveling from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC don't make Raleigh, NC their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Raleigh, NC are New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Greensboro, NC or Philadelphia, PA, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Raleigh, NC to any of these top destinations today!
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