What is the cheapest way to get from BWI Airport to Bethesda?

The cheapest way to get from BWI Airport to Bethesda is to bus and subway which costs $4 - $5 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from BWI Airport to Bethesda?

The fastest way to get from BWI Airport to Bethesda is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between BWI Airport and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from BWI Airport to Bethesda station. However, there are services departing from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL and arriving at Medical Center Station & Bay E via Shady Grove Station & Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

Is there a direct train between BWI Airport and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from BWI Airport to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from BWI Airport to Bethesda?

The distance between BWI Airport and Bethesda is 41 miles. The road distance is 33.5 miles.

How do I travel from BWI Airport to Bethesda without a car?

The best way to get from BWI Airport to Bethesda without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 21m and costs $4 - $600.

How long does it take to get from BWI Airport to Bethesda?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from BWI Airport to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the BWI Airport to Bethesda bus from?

BWI Airport to Bethesda bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL station.

Where do I catch the BWI Airport to Bethesda train from?

BWI Airport to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.

Where does the BWI Airport to Bethesda bus arrive?

BWI Airport to Bethesda bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at SHADY GROVE & station.

Where does the BWI Airport to Bethesda train arrive?

BWI Airport to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from BWI Airport to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between BWI Airport to Bethesda is 33 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from BWI Airport to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

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BWI Airport to Bethesda - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from BWI Airport to Bethesda by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
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1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
2. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 21m
$4–555
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to SHADY GROVE & stationbus 201
2. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 26m
$4–5
Drive 33.3 mi
1. Drive from BWI Airport to Bethesdacar 33.3 mi
44 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from BWI Airport to Bethesdataxi 33.3 mi
44 min
$95–120
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to SHADY GROVE & stationbus 201
2. Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay L to Medical Center Station & Bay Ebus 101
2h 9m
$4–7

BWI Airport to Bethesda by bus, train, and subway

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Distance: 40.5 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between BWI Airport, MD, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Medical Center Station & Bay E via SHADY GROVE & station and Shady Grove Station & Bay L in around 2h 9m.

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