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The average train between Gaithersburg and North Carolina takes 10h 53m and the fastest train takes 10h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Gaithersburg 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 53m
Duration
396 mi
Distance
$245
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Gaithersburg to North Carolina train times

Trains run twice daily between Gaithersburg and North Carolina. The earliest departure is at 12:18 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 5:48 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 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System11h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System11h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System11h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System11h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 34m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System11h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 44m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System11h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakCharlotte Area Transit System10h 44m • 2 changes

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Map of how to get from Gaithersburg to North Carolina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 396.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, 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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