Bus Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC from various bus operators like Greyhound US, FlixBus or Wanda Coach for the next days.

today

$42

tomorrow

$39

Monday

$53

Tuesday

$100

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$36

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 50m	6:15 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	11:05 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/5/2026 6:15:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/5/2026 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Greyhound US	4h 35m	9:20 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	1:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/5/2026 9:20:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	5h 10m	9:55 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	3:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/5/2026 9:55:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	5h 5m	11:25 PM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	4:30 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/5/2026 11:25:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Wanda Coach	7h 30m	8:30 PM	Raleigh, NC	Citgo Gas Station	4:00 AM	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	Economy	$100	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Citgo Gas Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/5/2026 8:30:00 PM to Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 15m	1:40 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/6/2026 1:40:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	5h 10m	9:55 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	3:05 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/6/2026 9:55:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 3:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
Greyhound US	4h 40m	12:55 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/6/2026 12:55:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Greyhound US	5h 35m	1:00 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/6/2026 1:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Wanda Coach	7h 30m	8:30 PM	Raleigh, NC	Citgo Gas Station	4:00 AM	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	Economy	$100	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Citgo Gas Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/6/2026 8:30:00 PM to Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 40m	12:55 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/7/2026 12:55:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Greyhound US	5h 35m	1:00 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/7/2026 1:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	5h 15m	1:40 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/7/2026 1:40:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	5h 35m	3:15 PM	Raleigh, NC	New Bern Ave	8:50 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/7/2026 3:15:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Wanda Coach	7h 30m	8:30 PM	Raleigh, NC	Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd (EB)	4:00 AM	Washington, DC	Benning Rd NE	Economy	$100	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd (EB), Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/7/2026 8:30:00 PM to Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Wanda Coach	7h 30m	8:30 PM	Raleigh, NC	Citgo Gas Station	4:00 AM	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	Economy	$100	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Citgo Gas Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 PM to Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Wanda Coach	5h 30m	9:30 PM	Raleigh, NC	Citgo Gas Station	3:00 AM	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	Economy	$100	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Citgo Gas Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/8/2026 9:30:00 PM to Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Wanda Coach	8h 30m	11:30 PM	Raleigh, NC	Citgo Gas Station	8:00 AM	Washington, DC	Exxon New York Ave NE	Economy	$100	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Citgo Gas Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/8/2026 11:30:00 PM to Exxon New York Ave NE, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC via Richmond, VA, you can save more than $36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  5h 15m
  
  0
  
  1:40 AM
  
  Raleigh, NC
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  4:50 AM
  
  Richmond, VA
  Main Street Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $36
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/7/2026 1:40:00 AM to Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 4:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:55 AM
  
  Richmond, VA
  Main Street Station
  
  6:55 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 9/7/2026 4:55:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save $36

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	4h 40m	12:55 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	5:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/11/2026 12:55:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Greyhound US	5h 35m	1:00 PM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:35 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/11/2026 1:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
FlixBus	5h 15m	1:40 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	6:55 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/11/2026 1:40:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
FlixBus	5h 25m	2:50 AM	Raleigh, NC	Greyhound Bus Station	8:15 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/11/2026 2:50:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Wanda Coach	7h 30m	8:30 PM	Raleigh, NC	Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd (EB)	4:00 AM	Washington, DC	Benning Rd NE	Economy	$100	A Bus from Wanda Coach goes from Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd (EB), Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/11/2026 8:30:00 PM to Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC is $28 on 9/14/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Raleigh, NC and Washington, DC

See here how frequent the connections between Raleigh, NC and Washington, DC are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily buses from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Raleigh, NC and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 48 buses from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Raleigh, NC and Washington, DC, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Wanda Coach that travel 17 times every day by bus from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC starting from $28!

Cheapest Bus	$28
Fastest Bus	4h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:15 PM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	233.4 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Wanda Coach

Cheapest bus connections from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC

Every day, 17 buses from 3 bus companies leave Raleigh, NC for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/30

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

Friday 09/04

Saturday 09/05

$43

Sunday 09/06

$100

Monday 09/07

$53

Tuesday 09/08

$38

Wednesday 09/09

$100

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$100

Saturday 09/12

$33

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$28

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$100

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

The cheapest time to travel from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $28, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $39.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC, with $28. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $49.

How to save money travelling from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC

These are the most booked bus companies between Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC from our users.

Greyhound US from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC:

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	4h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:15 PM
Last Bus	9:20 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	8/8/2026

FlixBus from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC:

Cheapest Price	$36
Fastest Bus	5h 5m
Earliest Bus	9:55 PM
Last Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	8/8/2026

All bus stations and stops in Raleigh, NC and Washington, DC

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Raleigh, NC and Washington, DC.

Raleigh Convention Center

S Salisbury St

Greyhound Bus Station

Capital Blvd 2210

New Bern Ave

New Bern Ave 3700

Citgo Gas Station

Buck Jones Rd 1286

White Oak Shopping Center P&R

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

Service and Comfort on the bus from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC? Or which bus companies serve the route Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC bus

How much does a Raleigh, NC Washington, DC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $28 and takes 4h 40m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $28 and $103. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

On average, how many connections are available from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC each day?

Every day, the Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC take?

The fastest bus from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC is offered by Greyhound US and takes 4h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC?

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Raleigh, NC starts at 6:15 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC?

The latest bus trip departing from Raleigh, NC for Washington, DC starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Raleigh, NC Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC, passengers can travel with Greyhound US, FlixBus and Wanda Coach. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Raleigh, NC and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Raleigh, NC and Washington, DC by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US, FlixBus and Wanda Coach.

What can I take with me on the Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Raleigh, NC Washington, DC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Raleigh, NC Washington, DC bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Raleigh, NC and to Washington, DC

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Raleigh, NC and to Washington, DC. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!