How much is the train ticket from Washington to Raleigh?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Raleigh start from R 838. The average price for this train route is around R 838. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Raleigh?

The average train journey time from Washington to Raleigh is 6h 14m, covering a distance of 377 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 53m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Raleigh route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Washington to Raleigh departs at 11:08. And the latest train departs at 14:48.

Train Washington to Raleigh from R 791 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Washington to Raleigh on 27 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	12:10	Union Station	6h 14m	18:24	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	12:10	Union Station	6h 14m	18:24	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Raleigh on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	6h 14m	18:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	13:48	Union Station	5h 53m	19:41	Union Station	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	6h 14m	18:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	13:48	Union Station	5h 53m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Raleigh on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	6h 14m	18:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	13:48	Union Station	5h 53m	19:41	Union Station	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	6h 14m	18:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	13:48	Union Station	5h 53m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Raleigh on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	6h 14m	18:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	13:48	Union Station	5h 53m	19:41	Union Station	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	6h 14m	18:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	13:48	Union Station	5h 53m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Raleigh on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	6h 14m	18:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	13:48	Union Station	5h 53m	19:41	Union Station	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	6h 14m	18:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	13:48	Union Station	5h 53m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Raleigh on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	6h 14m	18:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	13:48	Union Station	5h 53m	19:41	Union Station	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	6h 14m	18:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	13:48	Union Station	5h 53m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Raleigh on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:10	Union Station	6h 14m	18:24	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	13:48	Union Station	5h 53m	19:41	Union Station	Fastest
Train	12:10	Union Station	6h 14m	18:24	Union Station	No tags
Train	13:48	Union Station	5h 53m	19:41	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:04 AM EST.

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 R 645, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

5h 5mAverage duration

372 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 645 - R 3 469	Average duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 838 - R 16 739	Average duration6h 14m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

According to customer reviews, there have been reports of delays and mechanical issues causing inconvenience during the trip. Some customers also mentioned being stranded for several hours instead of reaching their destination on time. Additionally, a few customers expressed dissatisfaction with the conductors' aggressive behavior while boarding the bus.

Amtrak Washington Raleigh recent customer reviews

Stranded in Petersburg VA 2 hours into the trip - stuck for 5 hours. Was supposed to get to my destination at 9pm, but instead arrived at 2am. Extremely inconvenient

Benjamin B.

22 April 2023

The conductor ushering us on board was too aggressive

Joy S.

8 January 2023

Good. Jist mechanical issues caused a delay leaving the station

Kelly V.

10 January 2022

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

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

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 train ticket from Washington to Raleigh?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Raleigh start from R 838. The average price for this train route is around R 838. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Raleigh?
The average train journey time from Washington to Raleigh is 6h 14m, covering a distance of 377 km. The quickest train can get you there in 5h 53m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Raleigh route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Raleigh?
The earliest train from Washington to Raleigh departs at 11:08. And the latest train departs at 14:48.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/01

R 1 153

25/01

R 840

Today

R 840

27/01

R 1 153

28/01

R 923

29/01

R 840

30/01

R 840

31/01

R 840

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Raleigh was searched and found on 25 Jan 2026 with a price of R 840

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

You can expect to pay from R 840 to R 5 846 for a train 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 R 840, which is on 2026-01-29.