The average train between Bethesda and Ballston takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 4 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 1:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Ballston at 4:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 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 21 km.
You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 34 min.