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Swarthmore College to Bethesda trains

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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.

3h 28m
Duration
154 mi
Distance
$345
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
3h 13m
$35–657

Swarthmore College to Bethesda train times

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.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 35m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 17m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 59m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 2m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 14m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 50m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 13m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 48m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 153.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Swarthmore College, PA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

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.

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