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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 €29. 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 €29, and a flight costs an average of €88.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
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€92 Average price | €53 Average price Cheapest | €284 Average price |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $54 (€43).
A bus is $74 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC costing on average $110 (€88).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Train takes on average 5h 53m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 8 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 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to go to Raleigh, NC by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines to go to Raleigh, NC by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, American Airlines.
- 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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