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Trip Overview

The average train between New Jersey and Bethesda takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service from New Jersey 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.

3h 41m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
$141
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
3h 9m
$120–184

New Jersey to Bethesda train times

Trains run hourly between New Jersey and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Jersey is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 33m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 15m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 36m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 43m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 31m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 43m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 31m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 48m • 1 change

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from New Jersey 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.

Map of how to get from New Jersey to Bethesda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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