How much does a train ticket cost from Raleigh to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Raleigh to Washington start from €45. The average price for this train route is around €45. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Raleigh to Washington?

The average train journey time from Raleigh to Washington is 5h 55m, covering a distance of 377 km. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 55m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Raleigh to Washington route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Raleigh to Washington?

The earliest train from Raleigh to Washington departs at 09:17. And the latest train departs at 10:17.

Train Raleigh to Washington from €42 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 23 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 24 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 25 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 26 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	09:17	Union Station	5h 55m	15:12	Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:17	Union Station	5h 55m	15:12	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	09:17	Union Station	5h 55m	15:12	Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:17	Union Station	5h 55m	15:12	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	09:17	Union Station	5h 55m	15:12	Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:17	Union Station	5h 55m	15:12	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	09:17	Union Station	5h 55m	15:12	Union Station	Fastest
Train	09:17	Union Station	5h 55m	15:12	Union Station	No tags
Train	10:13	Union Station	6h 18m	16:31	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 18:27 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Raleigh to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just €32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

5h 40mAverage duration

383 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€32 - €160	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€45 - €168	Average duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,749 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.

17 October 2024

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

Guillaume D.

19 February 2024

Comfortable ride.left abit late.

Gaceri M.

10 June 2024

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Raleigh to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Raleigh to Washington start from €45. The average price for this train route is around €45. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Raleigh to Washington?
The average train journey time from Raleigh to Washington is 5h 55m, covering a distance of 377 km. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 55m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Raleigh to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Raleigh to Washington?
The earliest train from Raleigh to Washington departs at 09:17. And the latest train departs at 10:17.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

20/01

€42

21/01

€45

Today

€62

23/01

€49

24/01

€42

25/01

€42

26/01

€42

27/01

€42

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 20 Jan 2026 with a price of €42

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

You can expect to pay from €42 to €278 for a train 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 €42, which is on 2026-01-24.