There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland to Bethesda by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLE - DCA
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway
3h 32m$126–810Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
9h 58m$52–107Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
10h 37m$108–188Drive 347.6 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Bethesdacar 347.6 mi
6h 32m$64–92Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CLE - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 4m$72–456Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CLE - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 8m$136–1,060
Cleveland to Bethesda by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Bethesda is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Bethesda is to fly and subway which takes 3h 32m and costs $120 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Cleveland and Bethesda is 335 miles. The road distance is 349.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Bethesda without a car is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cleveland to Bethesda, including transfers.
Cleveland to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Bethesda is to bus which takes 9h 58m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 10h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $2–4
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
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Cleveland to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Bethesda is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Cleveland to Bethesda.
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