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Trip Overview

The average train between Bethesda and Newark takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Bethesda to Newark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 37m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
$142
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bethesda to Newark train times

Trains run hourly between Bethesda and Newark. The earliest departure is at 1:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Newark at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 36m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 7m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 46m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 6m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 3m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 6m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 6m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 3m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 6m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 6m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 3m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 6m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 6m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 3m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 6m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 6m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 3m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 6m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela5h 42m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 20m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 16m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bethesda to Newark? 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 Newark.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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