The average bus between Washington DC and Bethesda takes 57 min and the fastest bus takes 46 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Washington DC 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.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Washington DC and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 12:38 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Bethesda station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
Washington DC to Bethesda bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 18 St NW+E St NW station.
Washington DC to Bethesda bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Wisconsin Av+Leland St station.
The distance between Washington DC and Bethesda is 11 km. The road distance is 16 km.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from 18 St NW+E St NW to Wisconsin Av+Leland St hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 54 min.
