The average bus between West Chester and Bethesda takes 6h 19m and the fastest bus takes 5h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from West Chester 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 3 hours between West Chester and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from West Chester is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at 69th St Transit Center and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from West Chester 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.
No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from West Chester station and arriving at Bethesda station via Washington, DC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
West Chester to Bethesda bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Philadelphia, PA station.
West Chester to Bethesda bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Washington, DC station.
The distance between West Chester and Bethesda is 168.2 km. The road distance is 275 km.
OurBus operates a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 30m.