The average train between Bethesda and National Mall takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Bethesda to National Mall. 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 10 minutes between Bethesda and National Mall. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 12:08 PM which arrives into National Mall at 12:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and take an average of 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to National Mall. However, there are services departing from Bethesda station and arriving at National Mall station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.
Bethesda to National Mall train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform station.
Bethesda to National Mall train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform station.
The distance between Bethesda and National Mall is 12.1 km. The road distance is 13 km.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 16 min.