The average train between Bethesda and Schenectady takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Bethesda to Schenectady. 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 4 hours between Bethesda and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bethesda to Schenectady? 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 Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Bethesda station and arriving at Schenectady station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Bethesda to Schenectady train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Schenectady train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Schenectady station.
The distance between Bethesda and Schenectady is 502.2 km. The road distance is 628 km.
You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Schenectady via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 48m.