The average train between Bethesda and Newark takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Bethesda to Newark. 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 Newark. The earliest departure is at 1:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Newark at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Newark. However, there are services departing from Bethesda station and arriving at Newark station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Bethesda to Newark train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Newark train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Bethesda and Newark is 317 km. The road distance is 357 km.
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.