NC → DC · about 226 miles
Durham to Washington bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 25 direct buses and trains a week from Durham to Washington. The fastest takes 5 hours 10 minutes; the first departure leaves at 2:15 AM and the last at 9:27 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 25
- Fastest trip
- 5h 10m
- First departure
- 2:15 AM
- Last departure
- 9:27 AM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:15 AM | 7:25 AM | 5h 10m | Daily | Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:50 AM | 9:10 AM | 5h 20m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:00 AM | 4:15 PM | 7h 15m | Daily | Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:27 AM | 4:31 PM | 7h 04m | Daily | Durham Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Durham Where you get off in Washington The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Durham
Where buses and trains stop in Washington
Return trip: Washington to Durham
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Durham to Washington?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 5 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 4 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Durham to Washington?
The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:27 AM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Durham to Washington?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Durham?
Buses and trains to Washington leave from Durham Amtrak Station and Durham W Pettigrew St Bus Station.