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San Diego to Bethesda trains

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Trip Overview

The train between San Diego and Bethesda takes 2d 19h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from San Diego 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.

2d 19h
Duration
3,064 mi
Distance
$1,958
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

San Diego to Bethesda train times

Trains run 4 times a week between San Diego and Bethesda. The service departs San Diego at 2:01 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Bethesda at 12:41:00. All services require a transfer at Fullerton Amtrak Station and take an average of 2d 19h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2d 19h • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2d 19h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2d 19h • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2d 19h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Diego 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.

Map of how to get from San Diego to Bethesda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,064.3 mi
  • Duration: 2d 19h

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform in around 2d 16h.

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