There are 5 ways to get from Bethesda to Avalon by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from Market St At 30Th St to Ocean Dr At Avalon Blvd#bus 315
5h 45m$51–122Bus via Baltimore
cheapest- Take the bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Market St 125'W Of 10Th St to Ocean Dr At Avalon Blvd#bus 315
6h 31m$30–68Train
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
6h 9m$77–168Drive 175.4 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Avaloncar 175.4 mi
3h 34m$32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus Washington
- Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At 30Th St to Ocean Dr At 30Th St#bus 315
9h 10m$42–113
Bethesda to Avalon by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Avalon is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Avalon is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Avalon. However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at Ocean Dr At Avalon Blvd# via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Market St 125'W Of 10Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Avalon. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Bethesda and Avalon is 221 miles. The road distance is 176.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Avalon without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $50 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Bethesda to Avalon, including transfers.
Bethesda to Avalon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.
Bethesda to Avalon train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Avalon is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Baltimore, which costs $29 - $70 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Avalon, NJ, USA?
You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Avalon via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and Bruce Willis Park/Ride in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bethesda to Ocean Dr At Avalon Blvd# via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Market St 125'W Of 10Th St in around 6h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- 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 Market St At 30Th St to Ocean Dr At Avalon Blvd#
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Market St 125'W Of 10Th St to Ocean Dr At Avalon Blvd#
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Jfk Blvd At 30Th St to Ocean Dr At 30Th St#
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Bethesda to Avalon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Bethesda to Avalon train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Avalon is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Bethesda to Avalon.
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