The average bus between Bethesda and Chapel Hill takes 8h 20m and the fastest bus takes 7h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bethesda to Chapel Hill. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Bethesda and Chapel Hill. The earliest departure is at 1:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Chapel Hill at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at E St NE+Columbus Cir and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bethesda to Chapel Hill? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Chapel Hill. However, there are services departing from Bethesda station and arriving at Chapel Hill station via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Bethesda to Chapel Hill bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Chapel Hill bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Durham station.
The distance between Bethesda and Chapel Hill is 382.3 km. The road distance is 455 km.
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.