The average train between Bethesda and Rochester takes 12h 58m and the fastest train takes 10h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Bethesda to Rochester. 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 4 times a day between Bethesda and Rochester. The earliest departure is at 1:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Rochester at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 12h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bethesda to Rochester? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Bethesda station and arriving at Rochester station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
Bethesda to Rochester train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Rochester train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rochester station.
The distance between Bethesda and Rochester is 466.1 km. The road distance is 967 km.
You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Rochester via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 11h 34m.