There are 10 ways to get from Bethesda to Rye by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, subway, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via New York (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
5h$69–150Drive 249.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bethesda to Ryecar 249.4 mi
4h 40m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
6h 33m$69–120Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
3h 6m$111–683Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Acela
5h 36m$68–173Bus, line 61 bus
- Take the bus from Bethesda, MD to Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Streetbus
- Take the bus from Boston Rd @ Pelham Pkwy to Theodore Fremd Ave @ Locust Avebus 61
7h 25m$55–77Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Ryetrain
4h 29m$105–728Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Ryetrain
4h 33m$927–1,639Subway, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Ryetrain
5h 7m$75–457Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, shuttle, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take a shuttle bus from Newark Airport Terminal B to Grand Central
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Ryetrain
5h 24m$957–1,671
Bethesda to Rye by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Rye is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Rye is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Rye. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at E 42 St/Madison Av via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Rye. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Rye via Washington Union Station, 42 St-Times Square and Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Bethesda and Rye is 258 miles. The road distance is 250.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Rye without a car is to train via New York which takes 5h and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Bethesda to Rye, including transfers.
Bethesda to Rye bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Bethesda to Rye train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Rye is to train via New York which takes 5h and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $700 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Rye, NY, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Washington to New York hourly. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $60–490
- First Class
- $210–750
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Bethesda to Rye bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Bethesda to Rye train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Rye is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Bethesda to Rye.
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