The average train between Bethesda and Forest Hills takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Bethesda to Forest Hills. 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 hourly between Bethesda and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Bethesda station and arriving at Forest Hills station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Bethesda to Forest Hills train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Forest Hills train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Bethesda and Forest Hills is 337.9 km. The road distance is 387 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.