What is the travel distance from Raleigh to Washington?

About 233 miles (376 km) separate Raleigh and Washington.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Raleigh to Washington?

The majority of buses traveling from Raleigh to Washington start their journey at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station and wind up at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jefferson Memorial, National Gallery of Art, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and Georgetown.

Bus Raleigh to Washington from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	1:55am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	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.	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 10m	3:05am	Union Station	No tags
	9:30pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	5h 30m	3:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	4h 45m	5:15am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest
	8:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	1:05am	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on November 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	4h 45m	5:15am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest
	8:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	1:05am	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	4h 45m	5:15am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest
	8:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	1:05am	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	4h 45m	5:15am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	Cheapest
9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest
8:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
1:05am	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
1:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 10m	6:40am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 10m	6:40am	Union Station	Cheapest
9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest
8:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
1:05am	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
9:30pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	5h 30m	3:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 10m	6:40am	Union Station	Cheapest
	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest
	8:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	1:05am	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Raleigh to Washington on November 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	5h 10m	6:40am	Union Station	Cheapest
	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	4h 35m	1:55am	Union Station	Fastest
	8:45pm	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	7h 15m	4:00am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	No tags
	1:05am	Raleigh Bus Station	6h 20m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:55pm	Raleigh Bus Station	9h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:08 PM EST.

Compare 3 ways to go from Raleigh to Washington

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day

4h 45mAverage Duration

234 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $152	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $168	Average Duration6h 18m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$67 - $67	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,357 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

Wanda Coach

2.5/5643 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.7

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

FlixBus

3.5/511,216 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

CoachRun

3.5/5655 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.2

Amtrak

4/55,568 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

Where are the popular stops in Raleigh and Washington?

Stops in Raleigh

A - Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station

B - Raleigh Tornado - El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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

What is the travel distance from Raleigh to Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Raleigh to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/05

$42

11/06

$40

Today

$47

11/08

$35

11/09

$35

11/10

$35

11/11

$35

11/12

$40

The cheapest trip from Raleigh to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 8, 2025 with a price of $35

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 $35 to $100 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 $35 which is on 2025-11-08.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Raleigh to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 35m	Avg Price$50	Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time6h 18m	Avg Price$51	Daily Departures2

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