The average train between National Mall and Bethesda takes 25 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from National Mall 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 10 minutes between National Mall and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 3:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from National Mall is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 8:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from National Mall to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from National Mall station and arriving at Bethesda station via Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.
National Mall to Bethesda train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform station.
National Mall to Bethesda train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform station.
The distance between National Mall and Bethesda is 12.1 km. The road distance is 13 km.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 17 min.