What is the travel distance from Raleigh to Washington?

The distance covered from Raleigh to Washington is 376 km (233 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Raleigh to Washington?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station, in Raleigh, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Bus Raleigh to Washington from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 50m	11:05pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	Bus	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 10m	3:05am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	4h 45m	5:15am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
	Bus	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	Bus	1:05am	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:05am	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 40m	5:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	Bus	1:05am	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	4h 45m	5:15am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
	Bus	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	Bus	1:05am	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 5 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 55mAverage Duration

377 kmDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $164	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$74 - $243	Average Duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Washington?

Stops in Raleigh

A
Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station
2210 Capital Blvd , Raleigh, NC 27603
B
Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station
4005 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, USA

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 24 reviews, Greyhound received a 1.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the WiFi and the ticket access, but some complained about the cleanliness. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $48

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Raleigh Washington recent customer reviews

The bus smelled really bad, it took the bus 7 hours to go from Raleigh to DC instead of 5 because the driver did not leave on time

Diana G.

June 29, 2025

The seat was dirty due to food debris left on the seat. Person behind me put the phone on loud speaker and used very bad words talking to other person. He was very smelly and seemed to be rude. I am not happy at all.w

Navid T.

February 14, 2025

Got from Raleigh to Richmond and the driver disappeared for our 10pm departure time. Waited 2 hours before finding an alternate means of transportation.

Michael B.

April 11, 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning being cheated by the bus driver who took $40 in cash without providing a receipt. Additionally, there were complaints about the bus being late by two hours. Despite these issues, customers appreciate that a bus was eventually available.

Wanda Coach Raleigh Washington recent customer reviews

Bad news: Bus was late by two hours. Good news a bus was available and “better late than never”

Ganege D.

May 19, 2023

Extremely disappointed as cheated by the bus driver… she has blackmailed me at night & grabbed $ 40 in cash from me without giving any receipt too.

Amit A.

November 30, 2022

CoachRun

3.5/5656 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.2

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Customers have expressed positive opinions about their first train ride, mentioning that it was impressive and awesome. They were impressed by the nice quiet trip and the good functioning of the Wifi.

Amtrak Raleigh Washington recent customer reviews

Train was late and I ended up in my destination city an hour later than intended

Tamara Z.

October 17, 2024

2 hour delay. Agents are not really welcoming. Need a course on looking happy at least.

Guillaume D.

February 19, 2024

Comfortable ride.left abit late.

Gaceri M.

June 10, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Raleigh to Washington, DC, US by bus

What is the travel distance from Raleigh to Washington?
The distance covered from Raleigh to Washington is 376 km (233 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Raleigh to Washington?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station, in Raleigh, and end it at Union Station, in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$100

11-22

$84

Today

$51

11-24

$72

11-25

$81

11-26

$81

11-27

$74

11-28

$64

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $51

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Raleigh to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $214 for a bus ticket from Raleigh to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound, Wanda Coach will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.