There are 5 ways to get from Bethesda to Clifton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
3h 50m$60–105Drive 112.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bethesda to Cliftoncar 112.8 mi
2h 21m$21–30Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 3m$43–65Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
3h 23m$79–320Bus via Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Washington
5h 3m$52–87
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Clifton is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Clifton is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda station to Clifton station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Bethesda and Clifton is 128 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Clifton without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Bethesda to Clifton, including transfers.
Bethesda to Clifton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Clifton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Clifton is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Clifton, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $22–50
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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More Questions & Answers
Bethesda to Clifton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlottesville Union Station.
Bethesda to Clifton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Clifton is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Bethesda to Clifton.
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