DC → NC · about 232 miles
Washington to Raleigh bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 84 direct buses and trains a week from Washington to Raleigh. The fastest takes 4 hours 35 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:30 AM and the last at 11:55 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 84
- Fastest trip
- 4h 35m
- First departure
- 12:30 AM
- Last departure
- 11:55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM | 5:35 AM | 5h 05m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 1:20 AM | 6:00 AM | 4h 40m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:05 AM | 6:50 AM | 4h 45m | Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Raleigh New Bern Ave | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:40 AM | 7:45 AM | 5h 05m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Raleigh New Bern Ave | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:50 AM | 8:35 AM | 4h 45m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 2:35 PM | 5h 55m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 1:05 PM | 7:07 PM | 6h 02m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:48 PM | 7:41 PM | 5h 53m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:45 PM | 9:20 PM | 5h 35m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:45 PM | 12:05 AM +1 day | 5h 20m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:45 PM | 2:55 AM +1 day | 5h 10m | Wed–Sun | Washington DC Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 10:10 PM | 3:10 AM +1 day | 5h 00m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:55 PM | 4:30 AM +1 day | 4h 35m | Daily | Washington DC Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington
Where buses and trains stop in Raleigh
Return trip: Raleigh to Washington
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Washington to Raleigh?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 20 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Washington to Raleigh?
The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:55 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Washington to Raleigh?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Washington?
Buses and trains to Raleigh leave from Washington (Union Station).