Washington, DC
Raleigh, NC

Washington to Raleigh by Bus or Train

Greyhound has the cheapest bus ticket from Washington to Raleigh for only $35, on a trip of approximately 10h 35m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Raleigh.

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    Cheapest
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    10h 35m
    Direct
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    Fastest
    Bus
    5h
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    Earliest
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    6h 10m
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Greyhound
4:25 PM->3:00 AM
Flixbus
9:45 PM->3:00 AM
Amtrak - Silver Service
3:25 PM->8:57 PM
Amtrak - Carolinian
11:26 AM->5:22 PM
Amtrak
3:04 PM->8:57 PM

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Bus from Washington to Raleigh

The bus trip from Washington to Raleigh takes approximately 7h 57m duration and covers a distance of about 230 mi. There are usually 12 buses traveling daily to Raleigh and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from $35.48 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance230 mi
Price$35.48
Frequency12
Fastest5h

Train Washington to Raleigh

It takes an average of 6h 4m to travel from Washington to Raleigh by train, covering a distance of about 230 mi. There are usually 10 trains traveling daily from Washington to Raleigh and tickets for this journey start from $65 when you book in advance.

Distance230 mi
Price$65
Frequency10
Fastest5h 32m

Amtrak stations in Washington

  • Union Station

Amtrak stations in Raleigh

  • Union Station

Greyhound stations in Washington

  • Washington Union Station

  • Union Station

  • 4931 Calvert Rd

  • Bus Terminal - 8100 Fenton St

Greyhound stations in Raleigh

  • Raleigh Bus Station

  • 3700 New Bern Ave

  • Bus Terminal - 2210 Capital Blvd

Flixbus stations in Washington

  • Washington Union Station

Flixbus stations in Raleigh

  • Raleigh (New Bern Ave)

Amtrak - Silver Service stations in Washington

  • Union Station

  • 110 Callahan Dr

Amtrak - Silver Service stations in Raleigh

  • Union Station

  • 211 N Academy St

Amtrak - Carolinian stations in Washington

  • Union Station

  • 110 Callahan Dr

Amtrak - Carolinian stations in Raleigh

  • Union Station

  • 211 N Academy St

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Washington to Raleigh is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.