Princeton Junction to Bethesda Trains

Princeton Junction to Bethesda trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton Junction and Bethesda takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton Junction 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.

4h 16m
Duration: 185 mi
Distance: $369
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
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3h 18m

$55–688

Princeton Junction to Bethesda train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Princeton Junction and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:13 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 4:12 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
5:19 PM → 8:31 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
11:01 PM → 6:57 AM
Arrives next day
7h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:07 AM → 11:33 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:51 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 2:51 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
9:00 PM → 6:45 AM
Arrives next day
10h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:07 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 2:51 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:00 PM → 5:45 AM
Arrives next day
8h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:32 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 4:12 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:32 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 4:12 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:32 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 4:12 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:32 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 4:12 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Princeton Junction 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.

Princeton Junction to Bethesda trains

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Princeton Junction to Bethesda train times

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:13 AM → 11:30 AM

1:06 PM → 4:12 PM

5:19 PM → 8:31 PM

11:01 PM → 6:57 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:07 AM → 11:33 AM

10:00 AM → 1:51 PM

10:53 AM → 2:51 PM

9:00 PM → 6:45 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:07 AM → 11:27 AM

10:00 AM → 1:33 PM

11:13 AM → 2:51 PM

9:00 PM → 5:45 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:32 AM

6:40 AM → 10:07 AM

8:13 AM → 11:30 AM

1:06 PM → 4:12 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:32 AM

6:40 AM → 10:07 AM

8:13 AM → 11:30 AM

1:06 PM → 4:12 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:32 AM

6:40 AM → 10:07 AM

8:13 AM → 11:30 AM

1:06 PM → 4:12 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:32 AM

6:40 AM → 10:07 AM

8:13 AM → 11:30 AM

1:06 PM → 4:12 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station

Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station

Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station

Train trips from Princeton Junction

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Alternative transport options

11:01 PM → 6:57 AM
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9:00 PM → 6:45 AM
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9:00 PM → 5:45 AM
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