There are 5 ways to get from Bethesda to Margate City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
5h 38m$77–155Drive 170.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bethesda to Margate Citycar 170.6 mi
3h 28m$30–43Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
6h 24m$31–69Fly, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus
7h 2m$124–780Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus Greyhound US0310D / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
8h 22m$40–64
Bethesda to Margate City by subway, train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Margate City is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Margate City is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Margate City. However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at Ventnor Ave At Iroquois Ave via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Ppa Bus Terminal and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Margate City. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Bethesda and Margate City is 216 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Margate City without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Bethesda to Margate City, including transfers.
Bethesda to Margate City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.
Bethesda to Margate City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Margate City is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Philadelphia, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Margate City, NJ, USA?
You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Ventnor Ave At Franklin Ave# via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bethesda to Ventnor Ave At Iroquois Ave via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Ppa Bus Terminal, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 6h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $20–65
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Booking & Getting There
Bethesda to Margate City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Bethesda to Margate City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Margate City is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Bethesda to Margate City.
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