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How to get fromBethesda to Ellicott Cityby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. 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 subway R
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain train
    3. Take the bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb nsbus bus 77
    2h 12m
    $6–14

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 229 to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Corporate Center Waybus bus Flash
    3h 28m
    $9–12

  3. Drive  29.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bethesda to Ellicott Citycar car 29.2 mi
    41 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bethesda to Ellicott Citytaxi taxi 29.2 mi
    41 min
    $85–110

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 229 to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Corporate Center Waybus bus Flash
    3h 48m
    $9–13

Bethesda to Ellicott City by subway, train, and bus

Calendar253Weekly Services
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

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

Montgomery County MD Ride On operates a bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 229 to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Corporate Center Way every 2 hours. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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