The average train between Bethesda and Philadelphia, PA takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bethesda to Philadelphia, PA. 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 30 minutes between Bethesda and Philadelphia, PA. The earliest departure is at 1:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Philadelphia, PA at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Bethesda station and arriving at Philadelphia, PA station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Bethesda to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Bethesda and Philadelphia, PA is 198.3 km. The road distance is 229 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.