Bethesda to Boston Trains

Bethesda to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bethesda and Boston takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Bethesda 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 47m
Duration: 464 mi
Distance: $302
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela

8h 7m

$252–392

Bethesda to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bethesda and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:50 PM → 11:37 PM
7h 47m • 1 change
9:34 PM → 10:05 AM
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12h 31m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 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, November 1, 2026

1:48 AM → 1:35 PM
12h 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, November 2, 2026

6:23 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 33m • 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 Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:23 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 33m • 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, November 4, 2026

6:23 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 33m • 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
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:23 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 33m • 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
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bethesda 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.

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Train (Amtrak)

Bethesda to Boston train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:50 PM → 11:37 PM

9:34 PM → 10:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 31, 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, November 1, 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, November 2, 2026

6:23 AM → 1:56 PM

6:41 AM → 3:28 PM

8:04 AM → 3:34 PM

8:24 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:23 AM → 1:56 PM

6:41 AM → 3:28 PM

8:04 AM → 3:34 PM

8:24 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:23 AM → 1:56 PM

6:41 AM → 3:28 PM

8:04 AM → 3:34 PM

8:24 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:23 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

Train from Washington Union Station to Boston

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9:34 PM → 10:05 AM
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