The average train between Raleigh and Bethesda takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Raleigh to Bethesda. 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 Raleigh and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 9:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 10:13 AM which arrives into Bethesda at 4:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Raleigh to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at Bethesda station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Raleigh to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
Raleigh to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Raleigh and Bethesda is 381.8 km. The road distance is 499 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
