What is the cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Ashland?

The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Ashland is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bethesda to Ashland?

The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Ashland is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Bethesda and Ashland?

No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bethesda and Ashland?

No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Ashland station. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Ashland Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Bethesda to Ashland?

The distance between Bethesda and Ashland is 108 miles. The road distance is 97.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bethesda to Ashland without a car?

The best way to get from Bethesda to Ashland without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Bethesda to Ashland?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Bethesda to Ashland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to Ashland bus from?

Bethesda to Ashland bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW station.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to Ashland train from?

Bethesda to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Bethesda to Ashland?

The best way to get from Bethesda to Ashland is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Bethesda to Ashland bus arrive?

Bethesda to Ashland bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE station.

Where does the Bethesda to Ashland train arrive?

Bethesda to Ashland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ashland Station.

Can I drive from Bethesda to Ashland?

Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Ashland is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Bethesda to Ashland.

Where can I stay near Ashland?

There are 220+ hotels available in Ashland.

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There are 3 ways to get from Bethesda to Ashland by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 8m
$32–67
Drive 97 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bethesda to Ashlandcar 97 mi
1h 49m
$18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NEbus C51
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 56m
$40–59

Bethesda to Ashland by subway and train (Amtrak)

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 107.5 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Ashland, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ashland Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW to Ashland Station via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 4h 56m.

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