There are 8 ways to get from Research Triangle to Bethesda by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)RDU - DCA
1h 54m$93–605Bus via Petersburg (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Durham to Colonial HeightsFlixBus N2471
- Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Washington Union StationFlixBus N2471
9h 22m$39–177Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0700 / ...
7h 26m$40–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Washington Union StationFloridian / ...
7h 26m$77–221Drive 270.1 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle to Bethesda270.1 mi
4h 51m$50–72Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)RDU - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
2h 23m$167–655Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)RDU - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
2h 32m$117–904Train via Durham Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Washington Union StationCarolinian
9h 36m$52–187
Research Triangle to Bethesda by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Bethesda is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Bethesda is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $90 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via GoRaleigh Station, Raleigh Bus Station and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Bethesda is 241 miles. The road distance is 271.6 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Bethesda without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Research Triangle to Bethesda, including transfers.
Research Triangle to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Bethesda is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $90 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 7h 26m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $230 and takes 7h 26m.
Research Triangle to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Bethesda is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Research Triangle to Bethesda.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–180
- 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
- 48 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
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.html
- 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 Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Durham to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $20–85
Bus from Colonial Heights to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $17–85
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