How much is the bus ticket from Raleigh to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Raleigh to Washington start from $38. The average price for this route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Raleigh to Washington?

The average bus trip duration from Raleigh to Washington is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 238 miles (383 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Raleigh to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 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 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

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

A bus trip from Raleigh to Washington generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

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 5597 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 has the most timely service from Raleigh to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:15pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	5h 35m	8:50pm	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	12:50pm	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 35m	6:25pm	Union Station	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

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:15pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	5h 35m	8:50pm	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 December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:15pm	Raleigh (New Bern Ave)	5h 35m	8:50pm	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
Bus	1:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 10m	6:40am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on December 6
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	12:55am	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 30m	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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:10 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Raleigh to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 5 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 55mAverage Duration

234 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $110	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $168	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

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

3.5/511,472 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Wanda Coach

2.5/5650 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

3.5/5657 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi2.2

Amtrak

4/55,614 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

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from $38. The average price for this route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Raleigh to Washington?
The average bus trip duration from Raleigh to Washington is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 238 miles (383 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Raleigh to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 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 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Raleigh to Washington?
A bus trip from Raleigh to Washington generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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 5597 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 has the most timely service from Raleigh to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

11/27

$58

11/28

$76

Today

$42

11/30

$73

12/01

$53

12/02

$44

12/03

$39

12/04

$36

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $36

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 $36 to $183 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 $36 which is on 2025-12-04.

Usually 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.