The average train between Reston and Bethesda takes 1h and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reston 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 every 15 minutes between Reston and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 1:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 3:48 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 4:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reston to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Bethesda station via Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Reston to Bethesda train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Reston to Bethesda train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform station.
The distance between Reston and Bethesda is 20.9 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 57 min.