The average train between Bethesda and Raleigh takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Bethesda to Raleigh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bethesda and Raleigh. The earliest departure is at 12:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 1:23 PM which arrives into Raleigh at 7:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Raleigh. However, there are services departing from Bethesda station and arriving at Raleigh station via Raleigh Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Bethesda to Raleigh train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Raleigh train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
The distance between Bethesda and Raleigh is 381.8 km. The road distance is 499 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 5h 53m.
