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

The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Bowie is to bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Bowie is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Bethesda and Bowie?

No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Montgomery Ln+East Ln and arriving at Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via Silver Spring+Bay 223 and New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Bethesda to Bowie?

The distance between Bethesda and Bowie is 26 miles. The road distance is 22.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bethesda to Bowie without a car is to subway and train and bus which takes 2h 1m and costs $5 - $11.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Bethesda to Bowie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to Bowie bus from?

Bethesda to Bowie bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Silver Spring+Bay 223 station.

Where does the Bethesda to Bowie bus arrive?

Bethesda to Bowie bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New Carrollton+Bus Bay T4 station.

Can I drive from Bethesda to Bowie?

Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Bowie is 23 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Bethesda to Bowie.

Where can I stay near Bowie?

There are 317+ hotels available in Bowie.

Bethesda to Bowie - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Subway, train, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvdbus P71
2h 1m
$5–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 223 to New Carrollton+Bus Bay T4bus P30
2. Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Lnbus P71
2h 45m
$3
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platformsubway B / ...
2. Take the bus from Downtown Largo+Bay C to Evergreen Pw+Emerald Lnbus P72
2h 13m
$6
Drive 22.7 mi
1. Drive from Bethesda to Bowiecar 22.7 mi
38 min
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bethesda to Bowietaxi 22.7 mi
38 min
$65–80

Bethesda to Bowie by subway, train, and bus

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2h 1mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26.3 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Bowie, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Montgomery Ln+East Ln to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via Silver Spring+Bay 223, New Carrollton+Bus Bay T4, and New Carrollton+Bay B in around 2h 45m.

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