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The average train between North Bethesda and Boston takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from North Bethesda to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 56m
Duration
469 mi
Distance
$292
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
8h 15m
$252–393

North Bethesda to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between North Bethesda and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from North Bethesda is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak12h 39m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela10h 8m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 43m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak11h 55m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela8h • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 51m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 41m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 55m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 38m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 41m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 55m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 38m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 41m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 55m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 37m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 41m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 55m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela7h 38m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak8h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from North Bethesda to Boston? 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.

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  • Distance: 469 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between North Bethesda, MD, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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