What is the cheapest way to get from Ellicott City to Bethesda?

The cheapest way to get from Ellicott City to Bethesda is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellicott City to Bethesda?

The fastest way to get from Ellicott City to Bethesda is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Ellicott City and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellicott City to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Long Gate Shopping Center / Montgomery Rd and arriving at ROCKVILLE PIKE & SOUTH WOOD RD fs nb via COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Ellicott City to Bethesda?

The distance between Ellicott City and Bethesda is 54 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.

How do I travel from Ellicott City to Bethesda without a car?

The best way to get from Ellicott City to Bethesda without a car is to line 77 bus and train and subway which takes 2h 6m and costs $6 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Ellicott City to Bethesda?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Ellicott City to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellicott City to Bethesda bus from?

Ellicott City to Bethesda bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb station.

Where does the Ellicott City to Bethesda bus arrive?

Ellicott City to Bethesda bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at ROCKVILLE PIKE & SOUTH WOOD RD fs nb station.

Can I drive from Ellicott City to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellicott City to Bethesda is 28 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Ellicott City to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1585+ hotels available in Bethesda.

Ellicott City to Bethesda - 4 ways to travel via train, line 77 bus, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Ellicott City to Bethesda by bus, train, subway, car, or taxi

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Line 77 bus, train, subway
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1. Take the bus from ROLLING RD & EDMONDSON AVE sb to West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1bus 77
2. Take the train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
2h 6m
$6–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb to ROCKVILLE PIKE & SOUTH WOOD RD fs nbbus 203
2h 22m
$7
Drive 28.1 mi
1. Drive from Ellicott City to Bethesdacar 28.1 mi
39 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ellicott City to Bethesdataxi 28.1 mi
39 min
$80–100

Ellicott City to Bethesda by bus, train, and subway

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2h 6mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.8 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Ellicott City, MD, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Maryland Transit operates a bus from COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb to ROCKVILLE PIKE & SOUTH WOOD RD fs nb twice daily. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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