The average train between Pennsylvania and Bethesda takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Pennsylvania is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Drexel Station at 30th St and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Pennsylvania station and arriving at Bethesda station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Pennsylvania to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Pennsylvania to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Bethesda is 227.6 km. The road distance is 232 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.