There are 4 ways to get from Bethesda to Ocean City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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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
6h 20m$36–116Bus via Philadelphia
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
7h 46m$31–71Bus
- Take the bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
6h 33m$32–56Drive 170.9 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Ocean Citycar 170.9 mi
3h 27m$32–46
Bethesda to Ocean City by subway, train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Ocean City is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Ocean City is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Atlantic Ave At Brighton Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Ocean 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 6h 20m.
The distance between Bethesda and Ocean City is 227 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Ocean City without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Bethesda to Ocean City, including transfers.
Bethesda to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.
Bethesda to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Ocean City is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Ocean City, NJ, USA?
You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace 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 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bethesda to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Atlantic City, and Atlantic Ave At Brighton Ave in around 6h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact 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
- 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
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Bethesda to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Bethesda to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Ocean City is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Bethesda to Ocean City.
There are 517+ hotels available in Ocean City.

