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Boston to Bethesda trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Bethesda takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Bethesda. 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 30m
Duration
463 mi
Distance
$160
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
7h 26m
$136–288

Boston to Bethesda train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Boston to Bethesda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 463 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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