The average train between Charlottesville and Bethesda takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlottesville 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 4 times a day between Charlottesville and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlottesville is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 9:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville station and arriving at Bethesda station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Charlottesville to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Charlottesville and Bethesda is 159.8 km. The road distance is 195 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.
