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

The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Downingtown is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Downingtown is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Bethesda and Downingtown?

No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform and West Chester Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Bethesda and Downingtown?

No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Downingtown. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Downingtown Amtrak via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Bethesda to Downingtown?

The distance between Bethesda and Downingtown is 174 miles. The road distance is 118.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bethesda to Downingtown without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $45 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Bethesda to Downingtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to Downingtown bus from?

Bethesda to Downingtown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to Downingtown train from?

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

Train or bus from Bethesda to Downingtown?

The best way to get from Bethesda to Downingtown is to train which takes 4h and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus and line 135 bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Bethesda to Downingtown bus arrive?

Bethesda to Downingtown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Bethesda to Downingtown train arrive?

Bethesda to Downingtown train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Bethesda to Downingtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Downingtown is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Bethesda to Downingtown.

Where can I stay near Downingtown?

There are 92+ hotels available in Downingtown.

Bethesda to Downingtown - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bethesda to Downingtown by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
4h
$45–101
Drive 117.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bethesda to Downingtowncar 117.9 mi
2h 24m
$22–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
2. Take the train from Suburban Station to Downingtowntrain Pao
7h 15m
$45–115
Bus, line 104 bus, line 135 bus
1. Take the bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Market St & 11th St to 69th St Transit Center South Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from 69th St TC West Trolley Platform to West Chester Transit Centerbus 104
5. Take the bus from West Chester Transit Center to Lancaster Av & Green St - FSbus 135
7h 31m
$28–52

Bethesda to Downingtown by subway and train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 172.7 mi
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?

You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Downingtown Amtrak via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bethesda to Lancaster Av & Green St - FS via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, 69th St TC West Trolley Platform, and West Chester Transit Center in around 7h 31m.

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