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Trip Overview

The average train between Bethesda and Beacon takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Bethesda to Beacon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 31m
Duration
290 mi
Distance
$187
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
  2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
  3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain train
6h 21m
$148–236

Bethesda to Beacon train times

Trains run hourly between Bethesda and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Beacon at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 39m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 28m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)8h 40m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 20m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)10h 21m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 7m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 20m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 41m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 44m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 24m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 41m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 44m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)5h 24m • 3 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrakMetro-North Railroad (MNR)6h 5m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bethesda to Beacon? 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 Beacon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?

You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Beacon via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon in around 6h 21m.

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