There are 6 ways to get from Trenton to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2h 55m$94–143Drive 167.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Trenton to Bethesdacar 167.7 mi
3h 15m$31–45Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
3h 46m$929–1,746Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
3h 57m$974–1,338Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 24m$974–1,237Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 21m$469–1,745
Trenton to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trenton to Bethesda is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Trenton to Bethesda is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $90 - $150.
No, there is no direct train from Trenton to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Trenton and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Trenton and Bethesda is 176 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.
The best way to get from Trenton to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Trenton to Bethesda, including transfers.
Trenton to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.
Trenton to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trenton to Bethesda is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Trenton to Bethesda.
There are 1611+ hotels available in Bethesda.
What companies run services between Trenton, NJ, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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