The average bus between Newark and Bethesda takes 2h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark 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 3 times a day between Newark and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 47m • 1 change

3h 2m • 1 change

2h 46m • 1 change

2h 48m • 1 change

2h 44m • 1 change

3h 1m • 1 change

3h 6m • 1 change

3h 4m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Bethesda station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Newark to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark station.
Newark to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW station.
Book your Newark to Bethesda bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
The distance between Newark and Bethesda is 140 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a bus from Newark to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Washington Union Station and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE in around 2h 53m.