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The average train between Beacon and Bethesda takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Beacon 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.

6h 12m
Duration
290 mi
Distance
$177
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Beacon to Croton-Harmontrain train
  2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
  3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
6h 11m
$149–236

Beacon to Bethesda train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Beacon and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Beacon is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 42m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority10h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 46m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 36m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 34m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 30m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 7m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 31m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 7m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 31m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 7m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 31m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 13m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 7m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 31m • 3 changes

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)AmtrakAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 37m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Beacon to Bethesda? 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.

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  • Distance: 289.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Beacon, NY, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

You can take a train from Beacon to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 6h 11m.

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