The average train between Manhattan and Bethesda takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Manhattan 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Manhattan and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 50m • 1 change

3h 20m • 1 change

3h 45m • 1 change

3h 24m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Bethesda station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Manhattan to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Manhattan to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Manhattan and Bethesda is 334.2 km. The road distance is 375 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.