The average train between Swarthmore College and Bethesda takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. 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 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swarthmore College is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Swarthmore and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Swarthmore College 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.
No, there is no direct train from Swarthmore College to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Swarthmore College to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
Swarthmore College to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Swarthmore College and Bethesda is 181.8 km. The road distance is 201 km.
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $70–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.