There are 6 ways to get from Media to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Media to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Med
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 18m$35–78Drive 124.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Media to Bethesdacar 124.8 mi
2h 20m$23–33Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 24m$24–56Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Media to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 5m$110–814Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus New York
6h 36m$28–59Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 36m$300–668
Media to Bethesda by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Media to Bethesda is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Media to Bethesda is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Media to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Pk & Monroe St and arriving at Bethesda+Bay C via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia and Silver Spring+Bay 102. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Media to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Media and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Media and Bethesda is 157 miles. The road distance is 125.5 miles.
The best way to get from Media to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Media to Bethesda, including transfers.
Media to Bethesda bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Media to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Media station.
The best way to get from Media to Bethesda is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $23 - $60 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Media, PA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Media to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $16–28 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Media to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Train from Media to Penn Medicine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $19–50
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More Questions & Answers
Media to Bethesda bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Silver Spring station.
Media to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Media to Bethesda is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Media to Bethesda.
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