What's the distance between Washington and Raleigh by coach?

The distance between Washington and Raleigh by coach is approximately 233 miles (376 km).

How can I get from Washington to Raleigh without driving?

You can travel to Raleigh from Washington by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Washington to Raleigh from £26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Washington to Raleigh on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:10	Union Station	5h	03:10	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	18:25	Union Station	5h 5m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	21:45	Union Station	5h 10m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Raleigh on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:45	Union Station	5h 10m	02:55	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	03:40	Union Station	4h 50m	08:30	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	00:30	Union Station	5h 5m	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	01:35	Union Station	4h 55m	06:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	13h 50m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Raleigh on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:00	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	4h 30m	05:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	CheapestFastest
	Bus	00:01	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	4h 59m	05:00	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
	Bus	00:30	Union Station	5h 5m	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	01:35	Union Station	4h 55m	06:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	13h 50m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Raleigh on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:00	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	4h 30m	05:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	CheapestFastest
	Bus	00:01	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	4h 59m	05:00	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
	Bus	00:30	Union Station	5h 5m	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	01:35	Union Station	4h 55m	06:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	13h 50m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Raleigh on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:00	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	4h 30m	05:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	CheapestFastest
	Bus	00:01	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	4h 59m	05:00	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
	Bus	00:30	Union Station	5h 5m	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	01:35	Union Station	4h 55m	06:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	13h 50m	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Raleigh on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:25	Union Station	5h 5m	23:30	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:00	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	4h 30m	05:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	Fastest
Bus	00:01	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	4h 59m	05:00	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
Bus	00:30	Union Station	5h 5m	05:35	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	01:35	Union Station	4h 55m	06:30	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just £28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

5h 5mAverage duration

231 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£28 - £114	Average duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£40 - £131	Average duration5h 53m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Raleigh?

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

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 20 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the seats, but some complained about the ticket access. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £28

Greyhound Washington Raleigh recent customer reviews

Awful! The bus never came to our stop, staff didn’t know anything about it, waiting 4 hours in the cold for a bus to arrive. Had to continuously ask about the status, some members of the staff just answered with “ I don’t know. The drivers were very nice and helpful. The rest of the staff had horrible attitude

Maria R.

28 November 2019

The Greyhound transfer point at Richmond is good and air-conditioned with facilities for passengers to wait for connecting bus. The Greyhound bus station at Raleigh is also very good. Got Uber at 50% discount. Overall, good experience, considering that my journey was overnight.

Vijayanand Y.

18 November 2019

The bus left late because the driver decided to wait for a passenger’s friend who was on the way. The friend never arrived and it wasn’t fair to make the rest of the passengers wait. We all had connecting buses. Additionally, someone smoked in the bathroom bus with no repercussions.

Loretta V.

27 July 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

CoachRun

3.5/5657 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi2.2

Based on 657 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. CoachRun ticket prices on this trip start at £34

CoachRun Washington Raleigh recent customer reviews

We arrived an hour late! The break was the first stop after boarding in DC & we didn't stay parked long. I appreciate the price but sometimes it's a reassurance that all things cheap aren't good.

The G.

17 July 2025

Enjoyed - timing of the bus. Not enjoyed - untidy and smell. Single seat occupant sleeping in both seats. Messy bus

Darshi Deepak K.

15 June 2025

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

WiFi1.7

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

What's the distance between Washington and Raleigh by coach?
The distance between Washington and Raleigh by coach is approximately 233 miles (376 km).
How can I get from Washington to Raleigh without driving?
You can travel to Raleigh from Washington by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£29

25/11

£71

Today

£74

27/11

£43

28/11

£32

29/11

£32

30/11

£41

01/12

£44

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Raleigh was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £29

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

You can expect to pay from £29 to £143 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Raleigh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £32, which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Wanda Coach, FlixBus 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.