The average train between Bethesda and Philadelphia takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bethesda to Philadelphia. 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 30 minutes between Bethesda and Philadelphia. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 6:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Bethesda station and arriving at Philadelphia station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Bethesda to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Bethesda and Philadelphia is 198.3 km. The road distance is 228 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.
