NC → DC · about 232 miles
Raleigh to Washington bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 84 direct buses and trains a week from Raleigh to Washington. The fastest takes 4 hours 35 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:55 AM and the last at 11:25 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 84
- Fastest trip
- 4h 35m
- First departure
- 12:55 AM
- Last departure
- 11:25 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:55 AM | 5:35 AM | 4h 40m | Daily | Raleigh Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 1:40 AM | 6:55 AM | 5h 15m | Daily | Raleigh Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:50 AM | 8:15 AM | 5h 25m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Raleigh Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:05 AM | 11:05 AM | 5h 00m | Daily | Raleigh Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:17 AM | 3:12 PM | 5h 55m | Daily | Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:13 AM | 4:31 PM | 6h 18m | Daily | Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:35 AM | 4:15 PM | 5h 40m | Daily | Raleigh Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 1:25 PM | 6:55 PM | 5h 30m | Daily | Raleigh Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:40 PM | 7:35 PM | 4h 55m | Daily | Raleigh Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 3:15 PM | 8:50 PM | 5h 35m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Raleigh New Bern Ave to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:15 PM | 11:15 PM | 5h 00m | Daily | Raleigh Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:20 PM | 1:55 AM +1 day | 4h 35m | Daily | Raleigh Bus Station to Washington DC Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:25 PM | 4:10 AM +1 day | 4h 45m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Raleigh New Bern Ave to Washington DC Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Raleigh
Where buses and trains stop in Washington
Return trip: Washington to Raleigh
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Raleigh to Washington?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Raleigh to Washington?
The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:25 PM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Raleigh to Washington?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Raleigh?
Buses and trains to Washington leave from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Raleigh New Bern Ave.