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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield, VA to Bethesda is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield, VA to Bethesda is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct train between Springfield, VA and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield, VA to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Springfield, VA to Bethesda?

The distance between Springfield, VA and Bethesda is 24 miles. The road distance is 20.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Springfield, VA to Bethesda without a car is to subway which takes 52 min and costs $4 - $11.

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

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Springfield, VA to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield, VA to Bethesda train from?

Springfield, VA to Bethesda train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Springfield, VA to Bethesda train arrive?

Springfield, VA to Bethesda train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.

Can I drive from Springfield, VA to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield, VA to Bethesda is 20 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Springfield, VA to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1403+ hotels available in Bethesda.

Springfield, VA to Bethesda - 3 ways to travel via subway, car, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Springfield, VA to Bethesda by subway, car, or taxi

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformBl
2. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center PlatformRd
52 min
$4–10
Drive 20 mi
1. Drive from Springfield, VA to Bethesda20 mi
31 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Springfield, VA to Bethesda20 mi
31 min
$60–75

Springfield, VA to Bethesda by subway

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52 minAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23.9 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Springfield, VA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

You can take a subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 52 min.

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