Rome2Rio

How to get fromBowie to Bethesdaby bus, subway, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Bethesda

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Bowie to Bethesda by bus, subway, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, subway via New Carrollton+Bay B

    best
    1. Take the bus from Northview Dr + Collington Rd to New Carrollton+Bay Bbus bus P71
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway O / ...
    3. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    1h 7m
    $4–5

  2. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Evergreen Pw+Emerald Ln to Downtown Largo+Bay Cbus bus P72
    2. Take the subway from Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway B / ...
    1h 43m
    $5–6

  3. Drive 23 mi

    1. Drive from Bowie to Bethesdacar car 23 mi
    39 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bowie to Bethesdataxi taxi 23 mi
    39 min
    $65–85

  5. Bus, subway #2

    1. Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T4 to Silver Spring+Bay 223bus bus P30
    2. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2h 12m
    $6–7

Bowie to Bethesda by bus and subway

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bowie to Bethesda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Bowie, MD, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bowie to Bethesda. However, you can take the bus to New Carrollton+Bay B, walk to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, take the subway to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Evergreen Pw+Emerald Ln to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Downtown Largo+Bay C, Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 1h 43m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

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 Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, and Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe - to help you get the most out of your next trip.