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The average train between Philadelphia, PA and Bethesda takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Philadelphia, PA 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.

2h 40m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
$345
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda train times

Trains run hourly between Philadelphia, PA and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia, PA is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 5:45 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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 52m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 35m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 31m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 52m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 35m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 31m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 52m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 35m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 31m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 52m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 35m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 31m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 27m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 32m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 44m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 27m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 29m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 44m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority6h 52m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 35m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 31m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia, PA 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.

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  • Distance: 144 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.

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