The average train between Buffalo and Bethesda takes 14h 15m and the fastest train takes 12h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Buffalo 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Buffalo and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Buffalo is at 12:15 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 14h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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19h 7m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Buffalo 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.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Buffalo station and arriving at Bethesda station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
Buffalo to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo station.
Buffalo to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Buffalo and Bethesda is 459.2 km. The road distance is 1,078 km.
You can take a train from Buffalo to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 12h 1m.