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

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

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E St NE+Columbus Cir and arriving at Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NW. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform station and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Bethesda?

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

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

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Bethesda without a car is to subway which takes 22 min and costs $2 - $5.

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

The subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Bethesda?

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

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1542+ hotels available in Bethesda.

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

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

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

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
22 min
$2–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from E St NE+Columbus Cir to Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NWbus D80
1h 8m
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington, DC to Bethesdataxi 8.9 mi
19 min
$29–35
Drive 8.9 mi
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Bethesdacar 8.9 mi
19 min
$2–3

Washington, DC to Bethesda by subway

1319Weekly Subways

22 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 8.8 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from E St NE+Columbus Cir to Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NW every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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