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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.

3h 32m
Duration
154 mi
Distance
$345
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Swarthmore College to Bethesda train times

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.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 5m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 18m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 56m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 17m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 11m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 23m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 59m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 35m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 17m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 5m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 18m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 56m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 5m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 18m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 56m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 7m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 19m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 58m • 2 changes
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    SEPTAAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority2h 56m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 153.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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 $70–120 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.

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