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

The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Gainesville is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Gainesville is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Bethesda and Gainesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Gainesville. However, there are services departing from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St and arriving at Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Bethesda to Gainesville?

The distance between Bethesda and Gainesville is 41 miles. The road distance is 35.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bethesda to Gainesville without a car is to bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $15 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Bethesda to Gainesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to Gainesville bus from?

Bethesda to Gainesville bus services, operated by Omniride, depart from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St station.

Where does the Bethesda to Gainesville bus arrive?

Bethesda to Gainesville bus services, operated by Omniride, arrive at Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr station.

Can I drive from Bethesda to Gainesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Gainesville is 35 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Bethesda to Gainesville.

Where can I stay near Gainesville?

There are 66+ hotels available in Gainesville.

Bethesda to Gainesville - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Bethesda to Gainesville by bus, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus 622
2h 16m
$15–16
Drive 35.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bethesda to Gainesvillecar 35.2 mi
40 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bethesda to Gainesvilletaxi 35.2 mi
40 min
$100–130
Bus via N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St
1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Jenifer St NW to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NWbus D80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW to Ballston+Bay Ebus A58
3. Take the bus from N Fairfax Dr @ N Taylor St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Drbus 622
2h 47m
$13

Bethesda to Gainesville by subway and bus

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2h 16mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 40.7 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Gainesville, VA, USA?

Omniride operates a bus from Wilson Blvd @ N Kent St to Heathcote Blvd @ Heritage Hunt Dr 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–11 and the journey takes 55 min.

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