What is the cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Washington, DC?

The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Washington, DC is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bethesda to Washington, DC?

The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Washington, DC is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $29 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Bethesda and Washington, DC?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Friendship Heights+Bay C and arriving at E St NE+Columbus Cir. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Bethesda and Washington, DC?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Bethesda to Washington, DC?

The distance between Bethesda and Washington, DC is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.9 miles.

How do I travel from Bethesda to Washington, DC without a car?

The best way to get from Bethesda to Washington, DC without a car is to subway which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Bethesda to Washington, DC?

The subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to Washington, DC bus from?

Bethesda to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Friendship Heights+Bay C station.

Where does the Bethesda to Washington, DC bus arrive?

Bethesda to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at E St NE+Columbus Cir station.

Can I drive from Bethesda to Washington, DC?

Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Washington, DC is 9 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Bethesda to Washington, DC.

Where can I stay near Washington, DC?

There are 1777+ hotels available in Washington, DC.

Bethesda to Washington, DC - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

Q: Where do I catch the Bethesda to Washington, DC train from?

Bethesda to Washington, DC train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform station.

There are 4 ways to get from Bethesda to Washington, DC by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
21 min
$2–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay C to E St NE+Columbus Cirbus D80
1h
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bethesda to Washington, DCtaxi 8.9 mi
19 min
$29–35
Drive 8.9 mi
1. Drive from Bethesda to Washington, DCcar 8.9 mi
19 min
$2–3

Bethesda to Washington, DC by subway

1334Weekly Subways

21 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bethesda to Washington, DC.

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Distance: 8.8 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Friendship Heights+Bay C to E St NE+Columbus Cir every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 56 min.

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