The average train between Bethesda and Beacon takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bethesda and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Beacon at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Bethesda station and arriving at Beacon station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Bethesda to Beacon train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Beacon train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Bethesda and Beacon is 386.4 km. The road distance is 466 km.
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 23m.