The average bus between Newark and Bethesda takes 5h 47m and the fastest bus takes 5h 19m. 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 4 times a day between Newark and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 5h 47m.
Newark to Bethesda bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Bethesda bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Book your Newark to Bethesda bus tickets online with Peter Pan Bus Lines and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
The distance between Newark and Bethesda is 317 km. The road distance is 364 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a day.