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Trip Overview

The average train between Bethesda and New Jersey takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Bethesda to New Jersey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 37m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
$142
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
3h 23m
$112–192

Bethesda to New Jersey train times

Trains run hourly between Bethesda and New Jersey. 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 New Jersey at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 36m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 9m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 50m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 6m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 3m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 6m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 6m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 3m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 6m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bethesda to New Jersey? 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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  • Distance: 221.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and New Jersey, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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