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Bethesda to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bethesda and Boston takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Bethesda to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 26m
Duration
463 mi
Distance
$353
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
8h 2m
$62–904

Bethesda to Boston train times

Trains run hourly between Bethesda and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 462.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.

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