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Reading to Bethesda buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Reading and Bethesda takes 7h 57m and the fastest bus takes 7h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

7h 57m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
$38
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Reading to Bethesda bus times

Buses run twice daily between Reading and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 2:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Harrisburg Bus Station and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 15m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 16m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 16m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 1m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAGreyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority8h 1m • 2 changes
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    Flixbus USAFlixbus USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 6m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Bethesda? 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 Reading to Bethesda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Reading to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 5h 35m.

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