The average train between Montauk and Bethesda takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Montauk 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 4 times a day between Montauk and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Montauk is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Montauk 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 Montauk to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Montauk station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Jamaica station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Montauk to Bethesda train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Montauk station.
Montauk to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Montauk and Bethesda is 494.9 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Montauk to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Jamaica, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 7h 2m.