The average train between Islip and Bethesda takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Islip 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 every 4 hours between Islip and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Islip is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Babylon and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 12m • 3 changes


5h 30m • 3 changes


5h 54m • 3 changes


5h 53m • 3 changes


10h 57m • 3 changes


6h 6m • 3 changes


5h 48m • 3 changes


5h 54m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Islip 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 Islip to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Babylon station and arriving at Washington Union Station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Islip to Bethesda train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Babylon station.
Islip to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Islip and Bethesda is 384.8 km. The road distance is 429 km.
You can take a train from Islip to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Babylon, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 5h 23m.