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Fort Lauderdale to Bethesda trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort Lauderdale and Bethesda takes 25h 32m and the fastest train takes 23h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort Lauderdale 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.

25h 32m
Duration
1,149 mi
Distance
$742
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Fort Lauderdale to Bethesda train times

Trains run twice daily between Fort Lauderdale and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort Lauderdale is at 11:43 AM which arrives into Bethesda at 3:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 25h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority27h 59m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority23h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority27h 59m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority23h 6m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority27h 56m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority23h 6m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority27h 56m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority23h 7m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority27h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority23h 7m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority27h 59m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort Lauderdale 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: 1,148.9 mi
  • Duration: 25h 32m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $600–1,000 and the journey takes 22h 40m.

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