There are 7 ways to get from Bethesda to Richmond by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Bethesda to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
2h 50m$18–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 1m$37–82Drive 111.3 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Richmondcar 111.3 mi
2h 4m$21–30Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
4h 10m$44–325Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
3h$18–37Bus via Washington Union Station #2
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 41m$26–32Subway, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
4h 6m$49–922
Bethesda to Richmond by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Richmond is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Richmond is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $20 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bethesda and arriving at Richmond. Services depart five times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Bethesda and Richmond is 123 miles. The road distance is 111.9 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $18 - $35.
The bus from Bethesda to Richmond takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Bethesda to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.
Bethesda to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Richmond is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Bethesda to Richmond 5 times a week. Tickets cost $18–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- 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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bethesda to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–30
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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More Questions & Answers
Bethesda to Richmond bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Bethesda to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Richmond is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Bethesda to Richmond.
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