There are 7 ways to get from Atlantic City to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain Atlc
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 21m$35–678Bus via Philadelphia
cheapest- Take the bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Ppa Bus Terminalbus 551
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h$31–62Drive 174.1 mi
- Drive from Atlantic City to Bethesdacar 174.1 mi
3h 28m$32–46Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
5h 14m$960–1,336Bus
- Take the bus from Atlantic City to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Washingtonbus Ppb 86000 / ...
6h 37m$34–56Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 44m$959–1,235Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
6h 32m$936–1,679
Atlantic City to Bethesda by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlantic City to Bethesda is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Atlantic City to Bethesda is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlantic City to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Philadelphia Bus Station and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Atlantic City to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Atlantic City Rail Terminal and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Atlantic City and Bethesda is 212 miles. The road distance is 175.1 miles.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Atlantic City to Bethesda, including transfers.
Atlantic City to Bethesda bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City to Bethesda train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Atlantic City Rail Terminal station.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Bethesda is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $30 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Philadelphia, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Atlantic City, NJ, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE in around 6h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Ppa Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–24
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $19–60
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Booking & Getting There
Atlantic City to Bethesda bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Ppa Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City to Bethesda train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlantic City to Bethesda is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Atlantic City to Bethesda.
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