The average train between Newark and Bethesda takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Newark 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 hourly between Newark and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 6:57 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Bethesda station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Newark to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Newark and Bethesda is 317 km. The road distance is 357 km.
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.