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Bethesda to Long Island City trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bethesda and Long Island City takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Bethesda to Long Island City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 16m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
$145
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
4h 5m
$125–195

Bethesda to Long Island City train times

Trains run hourly between Bethesda and Long Island City. 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 Long Island City at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMTA3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMTA8h 36m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMTA8h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMTA3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMTA3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMTA3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMTA4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMTA3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMTA3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMTA3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMTA4h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMTA3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMTA3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMTA3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMTA4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMTA3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMTA3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaMTA3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakMTA4h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bethesda to Long Island City? 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.

Map of how to get from Bethesda to Long Island City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

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.

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