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Bethesda to Reading buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bethesda and Reading takes 10h 4m and the fastest bus takes 6h 20m. There is at least one bus per day from Bethesda to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 4m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
$37
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Bethesda to Reading bus times

Buses run once daily between Bethesda and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bethesda is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA6h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA22h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA16h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA6h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA10h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAFlixbus USA6h 20m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bethesda to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bethesda to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Reading, PA, USA?

You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Reading via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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