There are 5 ways to get from Bethesda to National Arboretum by subway, tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, tram
best- Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the tram from Washington Union Station to Benning Rd and 19th St NEtram H/Benning Line
1h 19m$2Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NEbus C43
1h 22m$5Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Jenifer St NW to E St NE+Columbus Cirbus D80
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NEbus C43
1h 55m$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bethesda to National Arboretumtaxi 10.8 mi
26 min$30–40Drive 10.8 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to National Arboretumcar 10.8 mi
26 min$2–3
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to National Arboretum is to subway and tram which costs $2 - $3 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to National Arboretum is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to National Arboretum. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Av NW+Jenifer St NW and arriving at 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NE via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to National Arboretum. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Benning Rd and 19th St NE via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Bethesda and National Arboretum is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to National Arboretum without a car is to subway and tram which takes 1h 19m and costs $2 - $3.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Bethesda to National Arboretum, including transfers.
Bethesda to National Arboretum bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Wisconsin Av NW+Jenifer St NW station.
Bethesda to National Arboretum train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform station.
Bethesda to National Arboretum bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at E St NE+Columbus Cir station.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and National Arboretum, DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Jenifer St NW to National Arboretum via E St NE+Columbus Cir, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NE in around 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 202-671-2800
- Website
- dcstreetcar.com
Tram from Washington Union Station to Benning Rd and 19th St NE
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.dcstreetcar.com/
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NE
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Jenifer St NW to E St NE+Columbus Cir
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NE
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and Travelling to the US: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Bethesda to National Arboretum train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to National Arboretum is 11 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Bethesda to National Arboretum.
There are 1641+ hotels available in National Arboretum.





