The cheapest and fastest trains from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
€50
Average price
€60
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
375 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.
Of the 2 trains that leave Raleigh, NC for Washington, DC on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 375 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 6 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
80 Carolinian
40 Floridian
40 Floridian
80 CarolinianTravel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €79.
Distance: 375 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€62 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest | €273 Average price |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40 Floridian | 2:17 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 5h55 | 8:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
80 Carolinian | 3:13 PM Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC | 6h18 | 9:31 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC
Distance 375 km |
Average train duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €44 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 55m |
First train 07:20 |
Last train 15:04 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Raleigh, NC and Washington, DC from €37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available in the vicinity of the station with multiple public parking options.
- The Pit Authentic BBQ
- Humble Pie
- Whiskey Kitchen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $1
- The Raleigh Marriott City Center
- Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
- Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms and boarding area
- Bus: GoRaleigh routes 6, 8, 11, 21
- R-Line (downtown circulator)
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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