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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC from various bus operators like Greyhound US, FlixBus or Wanda Coach for the next days.
today
from $49
tomorrow
from $37
Tuesday
from $100
Wednesday
from $55
Thursday
from $38
Friday
from $36
Saturday
from $37

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    5h 20m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    12:15 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $49
  • Greyhound US
    5h 20m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    12:15 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $53
  • Greyhound US
    6h 10m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    2:40 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC via Springfield, VA, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 10m
      0
      8:30 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      9:05 AM
      Springfield, VA
      Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      5h 30m
      0
      9:10 AM
      Springfield, VA
      Bus Stop
      2:40 PM
      Raleigh, NC
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $36
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • CoachRun
    4h 30m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    5:30 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    7:25 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • Greyhound US
    4h 55m
    0
    3:25 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    8:20 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $51
  • Greyhound US
    5h 10m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    8:45 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    7:25 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Wanda Coach
    4h 59m
    0
    12:01 AM
    Washington, DC
    Benning Rd NE
    5:00 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Nottingham Dr at Buck Jones Rd (EB)
    0
    Wanda Coach
    Economy
    $100
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC via Springfield, VA, you can save more than $56? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 10m
      0
      8:30 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      9:05 AM
      Springfield, VA
      Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      5h 30m
      0
      9:10 AM
      Springfield, VA
      Bus Stop
      2:40 PM
      Raleigh, NC
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $36
    Travel time is 1h 11m longer, but you will save $56

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    7:25 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $55
  • Greyhound US
    4h 55m
    0
    3:25 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    8:20 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $55
  • Greyhound US
    5h 10m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    8:45 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $55
  • Greyhound US
    5h 20m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    12:15 PM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC via Springfield, VA, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      6h 10m
      0
      8:30 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      9:05 AM
      Springfield, VA
      Bus Stop
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      5h 30m
      0
      9:10 AM
      Springfield, VA
      Bus Stop
      2:40 PM
      Raleigh, NC
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $36
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • CoachRun
    4h 30m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    5:30 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    7:25 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • Greyhound US
    4h 55m
    0
    3:25 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    8:20 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $68
  • Greyhound US
    5h 10m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    8:45 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $68

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • CoachRun
    4h 30m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    5:30 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    7:25 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $74
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $74
  • Greyhound US
    4h 55m
    0
    3:25 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    8:20 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $74
  • Greyhound US
    5h 10m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    8:45 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $74

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • CoachRun
    4h 30m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Washington, DC
    Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
    5:30 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Wilmington St Service Rd at Chapanoke Rd
    0
    CoachRun
    Economy
    $37
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    3:00 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57
  • Greyhound US
    4h 55m
    0
    3:25 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    8:20 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $57
  • Greyhound US
    5h 10m
    0
    3:35 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    8:45 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $57
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    7:25 AM
    Raleigh, NC
    New Bern Ave
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68

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

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Raleigh, NC are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Raleigh, NC.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 39 buses from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Raleigh, NC, with 24 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Wanda Coach that travel 13 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus $36
Fastest Bus 4h 30m
Earliest Bus 6:55 AM
Latest Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 13 Ø
Distance 233.4 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US, FlixBus, Wanda Coach and CoachRun

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC

Every day, 13 buses from 4 bus companies leave Washington, DC for Raleigh, NC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/09/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 02/09
$36
Monday 02/10
$37
Tuesday 02/11
$100
Wednesday 02/12
$55
Thursday 02/13
$100
Friday 02/14
$100
Saturday 02/15
$57
Sunday 02/16
$36
Monday 02/17
$37
Tuesday 02/18
$56
Wednesday 02/19
Thursday 02/20
$38
Friday 02/21
$38
Saturday 02/22
$38
Sunday 02/23
$38
Monday 02/24
$38
Tuesday 02/25
$65
Wednesday 02/26
Thursday 02/27
$38
Friday 02/28
$38
Saturday 03/01
$37
Sunday 03/02
$38
Monday 03/03
$37
Tuesday 03/04
$63
Wednesday 03/05
$57
Thursday 03/06
$37
Friday 03/07
$37
Saturday 03/08

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $36, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $99.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC, with $36. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $51.

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

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 Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC 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 Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC, 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 Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC

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

Greyhound US from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $49
Fastest Bus 4h 55m
Earliest Bus 6:55 AM
Last Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 2/7/2025

CoachRun from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC

CoachRun

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

Cheapest Price $36
Fastest Bus 4h 30m
Earliest Bus 1:00 AM
Last Bus 1:00 AM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 2/6/2025

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

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

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

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

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 4h 30m to reach Raleigh, NC. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $101. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Raleigh, NC.

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

Every day, the Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC is offered by CoachRun and takes 4h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $37. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Raleigh, NC from Washington, DC starts at 6:55 AM. 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 Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Raleigh, NC starts at 10:15 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 Washington, DC Raleigh, NC route?

When traveling by bus from Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC, 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 Washington, DC and Raleigh, NC?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Raleigh, NC 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 Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC 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 Washington, DC Raleigh, NC 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 Washington, DC Raleigh, NC 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 Washington, DC to Raleigh, NC on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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

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