What is the cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Springfield is to bus which costs $100 - $280 and takes 24h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bethesda to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $190 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Bethesda and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Bethesda and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Springfield via Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.

How far is it from Bethesda to Springfield?

The distance between Bethesda and Springfield is 699 miles. The road distance is 761.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bethesda to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Bethesda to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 22h 23m and costs $140 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Bethesda to Springfield?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Bethesda to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to Springfield bus from?

Bethesda to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to Springfield train from?

Bethesda to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.

Train, bus or fly from Bethesda to Springfield?

The best way to get from Bethesda to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $190 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $600 and takes 22h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 24h 27m.

Where does the Bethesda to Springfield bus arrive?

Bethesda to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bethesda and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind Bethesda. It is currently 7:58 AM in Bethesda and 6:58 AM in Springfield.

Where does the Bethesda to Springfield train arrive?

Bethesda to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Bethesda to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Springfield is 761 miles. It takes approximately 13h 5m to drive from Bethesda to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

Bethesda to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Bethesda to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DCA - SPI
6h 9m
$198–975
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
24h 27m
$107–277
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union StationFloridian
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
22h 23m
$142–594
Drive 756.9 mi
1. Drive from Bethesda to Springfield756.9 mi
13h 5m
$139–200
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)BWI - SPI
6h 32m
$118–1,121
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)DCA - STL
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
7h 18m
$215–1,166

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Distance: 694.8 mi
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What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Springfield via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 23m.

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