The average train between Swarthmore College and Bethesda takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Swarthmore College 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 Swarthmore College and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swarthmore College is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Swarthmore and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore College to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Swarthmore College station and arriving at Bethesda station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Swarthmore College to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Swarthmore College to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Swarthmore College and Bethesda is 181.8 km. The road distance is 247 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.