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Bethesda to Fort Lauderdale trains

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The average train between Bethesda and Fort Lauderdale takes 25h 38m and the fastest train takes 23h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Bethesda to Fort Lauderdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25h 38m
Duration
1,149 mi
Distance
$752
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bethesda to Fort Lauderdale train times

Trains run twice daily between Bethesda and Fort Lauderdale. The earliest departure is at 1:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Fort Lauderdale at 6:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 25h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak28h 11m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak23h 8m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak28h 11m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak23h 8m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak28h 11m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak23h 8m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak28h 8m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak23h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak28h 8m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak23h 7m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak28h 11m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak23h 8m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak28h 11m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak23h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Bethesda to Fort Lauderdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,148.9 mi
  • Duration: 25h 38m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $600–1,000 and the journey takes 22h 42m.

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