Bethesda, MD to Boston Trains

Bethesda, MD to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bethesda, MD and Boston takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Bethesda, MD to Boston. 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 46m
Duration: 465 mi
Distance: $132
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela

8h 10m

$112–272

Bethesda, MD to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bethesda, MD and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda, MD is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:48 AM → 11:48 AM
10h • 1 change
7:23 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 52m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 4:28 PM
8h 35m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 5:24 PM
8h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:48 AM → 1:35 PM
11h 47m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 52m • 1 change
8:41 AM → 5:24 PM
8h 43m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 6:24 PM
8h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:17 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 3:28 PM
8h 47m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 29m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:17 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 3:28 PM
8h 47m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:17 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 39m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 3:28 PM
8h 47m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 30m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bethesda, MD to Boston? 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.

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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Bethesda, MD to Boston train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:48 AM → 11:48 AM

7:23 AM → 3:15 PM

7:53 AM → 4:28 PM

8:41 AM → 5:24 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:48 AM → 1:35 PM

7:23 AM → 3:15 PM

8:41 AM → 5:24 PM

9:53 AM → 6:24 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:17 AM → 1:56 PM

6:41 AM → 3:28 PM

8:05 AM → 3:34 PM

8:23 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:17 AM → 1:56 PM

6:41 AM → 3:28 PM

8:04 AM → 3:34 PM

8:24 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:17 AM → 1:56 PM

6:41 AM → 3:28 PM

8:04 AM → 3:34 PM

8:24 AM → 4:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Washington Union Station to Boston

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