The average train between Bethesda and Exton takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Bethesda to Exton. 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 3 times a day between Bethesda and Exton. The earliest departure is at 10:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Exton at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 23m • 2 changes


2h 42m • 2 changes


2h 46m • 2 changes


2h 45m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Exton. However, there are services departing from Bethesda station and arriving at Exton station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Bethesda to Exton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Exton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Exton Amtrak station.
The distance between Bethesda and Exton is 172.3 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Exton Amtrak via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h 11m.