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Trip Overview

The average train between Bethesda and North Carolina takes 10h 39m and the fastest train takes 10h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Bethesda to North Carolina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 39m
Duration
386 mi
Distance
$245
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bethesda to North Carolina train times

Trains run twice daily between Bethesda and North Carolina. The earliest departure is at 12:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 6:05 PM which arrives into North Carolina at 5:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 10h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 17m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 17m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System11h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 27m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System11h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 27m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 38m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 38m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bethesda to North Carolina? 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.

Map of how to get from Bethesda to North Carolina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 385.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 39m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and North Carolina, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $200–320 and the journey takes 8h.

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