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How to get fromBethesda to Grand Central Terminalby train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound) or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Bethesda to Grand Central Terminal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationtrainAcela
    4h 2m
    $32–754

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bethesda, MD to New York Penn StationbusArlington / ...
    4h 31m
    $64–89

  3. Drive 227.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bethesda to Grand Central Terminalcar227.5 mi
    4h 8m
    $42–60

  4. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, line 7 subway

    1. Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeDCA - LGA
    3. Take the subway from 74 St-Broadway to Grand Central-42 Stsubway
    3h 35m
    $92–611

  5. Bus via Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusWashington
    5h 27m
    $32–74

  6. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)planeDCA - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminaltrain
    3h 34m
    $97–626

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeIAD - LGA
    4h 17m
    $207–495

  8. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeDCA - EWR
    3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
    4h 9m
    $94–577

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)planeIAD - EWR
    4h 37m
    $189–451

  10. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)planeDCA - HPN
    2. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain
    5h 39m
    $136–926

Bethesda to Grand Central Terminal by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar213Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Tripper Bus operates a bus from Bethesda, MD to New York Penn Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $64–89 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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