The average bus between Bethesda and National Harbor takes 2h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Bethesda to National Harbor. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Bethesda and National Harbor. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 10:46 PM which arrives into National Harbor at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Bethesda station and arriving at National Harbor station via St George Bl+Waterfront St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Bethesda to National Harbor bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from D St SW+6 St SW station.
Bethesda to National Harbor bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at St George Bl+Waterfront St station.
The distance between Bethesda and National Harbor is 23.2 km. The road distance is 32 km.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from D St SW+6 St SW to St George Bl+Waterfront St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 2m.