The average train between Bethesda and Ballston takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Bethesda to Ballston. 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 15 minutes between Bethesda and Ballston. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Ballston at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Ballston. However, there are services departing from Bethesda station and arriving at Ballston station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Bethesda to Ballston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform station.
Bethesda to Ballston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
The distance between Bethesda and Ballston is 11 km. The road distance is 18 km.
You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 29 min.