What is the cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Ellicott City?

The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Ellicott City is to bus and line 315 bus which costs $6 - $10 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bethesda to Ellicott City?

The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Ellicott City is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Bethesda and Ellicott City?

No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from Montgomery Ln+East Ln and arriving at Lotte Plaza Us 40 & Us 29 via Silver Spring Station & Bay 229 and Burtonsville Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Bethesda to Ellicott City?

The distance between Bethesda and Ellicott City is 54 miles. The road distance is 29.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bethesda to Ellicott City without a car?

The best way to get from Bethesda to Ellicott City without a car is to subway and train and line 77 bus which takes 2h 12m and costs $6 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Bethesda to Ellicott City?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Bethesda to Ellicott City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to Ellicott City bus from?

Bethesda to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, depart from Silver Spring Station & Bay 229.

Where does the Bethesda to Ellicott City bus arrive?

Bethesda to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, arrive at Burtonsville Park & Ride & station.

Can I drive from Bethesda to Ellicott City?

Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Ellicott City is 29 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Bethesda to Ellicott City.

Where can I stay near Ellicott City?

There are 382+ hotels available in Ellicott City.

Bethesda to Ellicott City - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 77 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bethesda to Ellicott City by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, train, line 77 bus
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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 West Baltimoretrain
3. Take the bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb nsbus 77
2h 12m
$6–14
Bus, line 315 bus
1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 229 to Burtonsville Park & Ride &bus Flash
2. Take the bus from Burtonsville Park & Ride to Lotte Plaza Us 40 & Us 29bus 315
3h 11m
$6–9
Drive 29.2 mi
1. Drive from Bethesda to Ellicott Citycar 29.2 mi
40 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bethesda to Ellicott Citytaxi 29.2 mi
40 min
$85–110

Bethesda to Ellicott City by subway, train, and bus

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2h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 53.9 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Ellicott City, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Montgomery Ln+East Ln to Lotte Plaza Us 40 & Us 29 via Silver Spring+Bay 102, Silver Spring Station & Bay 229, Burtonsville Park & Ride &, and Burtonsville Park & Ride in around 3h 11m.

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