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.
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.


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2h 24m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia, PA to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Bethesda is 198.3 km. The road distance is 219 km.
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.