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How to get fromBethesda to Readingby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bethesda to Reading by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2650 / ...
    5h 14m
    $54–111

  2. Drive 137.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bethesda to Readingcar car 137.7 mi
    2h 47m
    $26–37

  3. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2642 / ...
    6h 46m
    $28–54

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus bus Ppb 3613 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Readingbus bus FlixBus 2650
    7h 26m

Bethesda to Reading by subway, train, and bus

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Reading, PA, USA?

You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Reading via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 6h 46m.

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