The average bus between National Harbor and Bethesda takes 2h 3m and the fastest bus takes 1h 29m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from National Harbor to Bethesda. 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 20 minutes between National Harbor and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from National Harbor is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 39m • 1 change

2h 10m • 1 change

2h 14m • 1 change

2h 20m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from National Harbor to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from National Harbor station and arriving at Bethesda station via Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
National Harbor to Bethesda bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from St George Bl+Waterfront St station.
National Harbor to Bethesda bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW station.
The distance between National Harbor and Bethesda is 23.2 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Anacostia+Bay E in around 2h 7m.