How far is Washington from Raleigh?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Washington to Raleigh leave from Union Station and arrive at Raleigh Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 Raleigh?

Once in Raleigh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Contemporary Art Museum, North Carolina State Capitol, J. C. Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University, Historic Yates Mill County Park and North Carolina Museum of Art.

Bus Washington to Raleigh from $33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Raleigh on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:15am	Union Station	5h	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:50am	Union Station	5h 50m	2:40pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	3:45pm	Union Station	5h 35m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	13h 50m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:25pm	Union Station	5h 5m	11:30pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Raleigh on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:00am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	4h 30m	5:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	4h 59m	5:00am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
	Bus	12:30am	Union Station	5h 5m	5:35am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35am	Union Station	4h 55m	6:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	13h 50m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Raleigh on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15am	Union Station	5h	12:15pm	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:40am	Union Station	4h 50m	8:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	4h 59m	5:00am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Union Station	5h 5m	5:35am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	4h 55m	6:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Raleigh on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10pm	Union Station	5h	3:10am	Raleigh Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:40am	Union Station	4h 50m	8:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	4h 59m	5:00am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Union Station	5h 5m	5:35am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:35am	Union Station	4h 55m	6:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Raleigh on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:00am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	4h 30m	5:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	4h 59m	5:00am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
	Bus	12:30am	Union Station	5h 5m	5:35am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35am	Union Station	4h 55m	6:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	13h 50m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Raleigh on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:00am	2305 Pennsylvania Ave. SE	4h 30m	5:30am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:01am	Exxon, 2230 New York Av. NE	4h 59m	5:00am	3200 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603	No tags
	Bus	12:30am	Union Station	5h 5m	5:35am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:35am	Union Station	4h 55m	6:30am	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	13h 50m	9:20pm	Raleigh Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Raleigh

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Raleigh. The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

238 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $125	Average Duration5h 5m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $192	Average Duration5h 53m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Raleigh?

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

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 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 Washington Raleigh recent customer reviews

Awful! The bus never came to our stop, staff didn’t know anything about it, waiting 4 hours in the cold for a bus to arrive. Had to continuously ask about the status, some members of the staff just answered with “ I don’t know. The drivers were very nice and helpful. The rest of the staff had horrible attitude

Maria R.

November 28, 2019

The Greyhound transfer point at Richmond is good and air-conditioned with facilities for passengers to wait for connecting bus. The Greyhound bus station at Raleigh is also very good. Got Uber at 50% discount. Overall, good experience, considering that my journey was overnight.

Vijayanand Y.

November 18, 2019

The bus left late because the driver decided to wait for a passenger’s friend who was on the way. The friend never arrived and it wasn’t fair to make the rest of the passengers wait. We all had connecting buses. Additionally, someone smoked in the bathroom bus with no repercussions.

Loretta V.

July 27, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,408 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.

CoachRun

3.5/5656 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi2.2

Based on 656 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. CoachRun ticket prices on this trip start at $44

CoachRun Washington Raleigh recent customer reviews

We arrived an hour late! The break was the first stop after boarding in DC & we didn't stay parked long. I appreciate the price but sometimes it's a reassurance that all things cheap aren't good.

The G.

July 17, 2025

Enjoyed - timing of the bus. Not enjoyed - untidy and smell. Single seat occupant sleeping in both seats. Messy bus

Darshi Deepak K.

June 15, 2025

Wanda Coach

2.5/5649 reviews

Staff3

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.4

Wifi1.7

Wanda Coach is one of the main Chinatown bus carriers in the US, connecting about 75 cities around the country with inexpensive tickets and comfortable bus rides. Wanda Coach buses travel between Chinatown neighborhoods with direct buses that are affordable, safe and have convenient pick-up and drop-off locations. If you travel with Wanda Coach, you can reschedule your tickets for a $10 fee up to 2 hours before travel time, and their buses have free WiFi, power outlets and bathrooms.

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

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

Best price found

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$65

11/22

$36

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$36

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$56

11/25

$74

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$97

11/27

$51

11/28

$49

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Raleigh was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $36

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