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Bethesda to Princeton Junction trains

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The average train between Bethesda and Princeton Junction takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Bethesda to Princeton Junction. 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 39m
Duration
183 mi
Distance
$55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain train Carolinian / ...
3h 41m
$44–108

Bethesda to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run hourly between Bethesda and Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 1:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit6h 23m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit6h 42m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 19m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 183.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Trenton hourly. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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