What is the cheapest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Bethesda?

The cheapest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Bethesda is to bus and line 101 bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Bethesda?

The fastest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Bethesda is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between BWI Rail Station and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from BWI Rail Station station to Bethesda station. However, there are services departing from BWI Amtrak Station and arriving at Medical Center Station & Bay E via Shady Grove Station & Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between BWI Rail Station and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from BWI Rail Station 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 5m.

How far is it from BWI Rail Station to Bethesda?

The distance between BWI Rail Station and Bethesda is 39 miles. The road distance is 32.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from BWI Rail Station to Bethesda without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 5m and costs $4 - $550.

How long does it take to get from BWI Rail Station to Bethesda?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from BWI Rail Station to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the BWI Rail Station to Bethesda bus from?

BWI Rail Station to Bethesda bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from BWI Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the BWI Rail Station to Bethesda train from?

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

Where does the BWI Rail Station to Bethesda bus arrive?

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

Where does the BWI Rail Station to Bethesda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from BWI Rail Station to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between BWI Rail Station to Bethesda is 33 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from BWI Rail Station to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

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BWI Rail Station to Bethesda - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from BWI Rail Station 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 5m
$4–548
Bus, line 101 bus
1. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus 201
2. Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay L to Medical Center Station & Bay Ebus 101
2h 16m
$4–7
Drive 32.7 mi
1. Drive from BWI Rail Station to Bethesdacar 32.7 mi
45 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from BWI Rail Station to Bethesdataxi 32.7 mi
45 min
$95–120

BWI Rail Station to Bethesda by train and subway

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Distance: 38.4 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Medical Center Station & Bay E via SHADY GROVE & station and Shady Grove Station & Bay L in around 2h 16m.

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