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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Bethesda takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Bethesda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 25m
Duration
463 mi
Distance
$134
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
7h 26m
$114–268

Boston to Bethesda train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority12h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 36m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 54m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 17m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 27m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 33m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 51m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 30m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 36m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 54m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 30m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 36m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 54m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 30m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 36m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 54m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Bethesda? 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: 462.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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