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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 $37. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $337 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $95 (€77).
A bus is $279 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $337 (€272).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC
How to get from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 10:10 PM5h00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station3:10 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:10 PM5h00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station3:10 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA15368:21 AM1h13Dulles International Airport9:34 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$4031One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 41 Floridian1:48 PM5h53Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:41 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$1401One-way0 transfers
- 79 Carolinian1:05 PM6h02Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:07 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$1851One-way0 transfers
- 4141 AMTRAK · 79 Carolinian12:15 PM6h52Washington Union Station, Washington, DC7:07 PMRaleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC$1851One-way1 transfer
- 7:15 AM5h00Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:15 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:30 AM5h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station5:35 AMRaleigh, Bus Station$581One-way0 transfers- 6:25 PM5h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station11:30 PMRaleigh, Bus Station$581One-way0 transfers
AA1708 · AA23625:01 AM3h06Baltimore/Washington International Airport8:07 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$3391One-way1 transfer- AA1637 · AA4948:10 PM3h57Baltimore/Washington International Airport12:07 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$3391One-way1 transfer
- AA2670 · AA23816:15 AM4h07Baltimore/Washington International Airport10:22 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport$3391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $95 (€77).
A bus is $279 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $337 (€272).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 27 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Dulles International 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
- 9 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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