How much is the bus ticket from Raleigh to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Raleigh to Washington start at R 603. The average price for this route is around R 950. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Raleigh to Washington?

The average bus journey time from Raleigh to Washington is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 372 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 35m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Raleigh to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Wanda Coach , CoachRun , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Raleigh to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Raleigh to Washington at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Raleigh to Washington?

A bus trip from Raleigh to Washington produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Raleigh to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Raleigh to Washington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Raleigh to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Raleigh to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Raleigh to Washington from R 558 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 3 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	15:15	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	5h 35m	20:50	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	01:55	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:45	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	04:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	Bus	05:50	Raleigh Bus Station	8h 5m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:55	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 4 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 10m	06:40	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	01:55	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:45	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	04:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	Bus	00:55	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:55	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 5 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	00:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	4h 45m	05:15	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
	Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	01:55	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:45	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	04:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	Bus	00:55	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:55	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	00:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	4h 45m	05:15	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
	Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	01:55	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:45	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	04:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	Bus	00:55	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:15	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	9h 35m	00:50	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 10m	06:40	Union Station	Cheapest
Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	01:55	Union Station	Fastest
Bus	20:45	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	04:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
Bus	00:55	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	21:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	5h 30m	03:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:30	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 10m	06:40	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	01:55	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:45	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	04:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	Bus	00:55	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:55	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:55	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 10m	03:05	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	01:55	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:45	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	04:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	Bus	00:55	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:55	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures from Raleigh to Washington on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	00:30	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	4h 45m	05:15	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
	Bus	21:20	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	01:55	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:45	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	04:00	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	Bus	00:55	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	21:55	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:58 PM 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 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 603, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

5h 35mAverage duration

372 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 603 - R 2 775	Average duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 861 - R 2 838	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
Visit page
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

3.5/587 474 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 25 reviews, Greyhound received a 1.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature, but some complained about the cleanliness. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 603

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.

29 June 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.

14 February 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.

11 April 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511 866 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Wanda Coach

2.5/5663 reviews

Staff3.1

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.

19 May 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.

30 November 2022

CoachRun

3.5/5666 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi2.2

Amtrak

4/55 699 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 bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Raleigh to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Raleigh to Washington start at R 603. The average price for this route is around R 950. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Raleigh to Washington?
The average bus journey time from Raleigh to Washington is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 372 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Raleigh to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Wanda Coach, CoachRun, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Raleigh to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Raleigh to Washington at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Raleigh to Washington?
A bus trip from Raleigh to Washington produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Raleigh to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Raleigh to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Raleigh to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Raleigh to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/01

R 1 031

02/01

R 1 319

Today

R 862

04/01

R 913

05/01

R 592

06/01

R 592

07/01

R 643

08/01

R 643

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 05 Jan 2026 with a price of R 592

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 R 592 to R 2 502 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 R 592, which is on 2026-01-05.

Usually 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.