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How to get fromEllicott City to Bethesdaby bus, train, subway, car, or taxi

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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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  1. Line 77 bus, train, subway

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    1. Take the bus from EDMONDSON AVE & DUTTON AVE eb to West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1bus bus 77
    2. Take the train from West Baltimore to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2h 5m
    $6–15

  2. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Little Patuxent Pkwy & Corporate Center Way to Silver Spring Station & Bay 229bus bus Flash
    2. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2h 50m
    $9–13

  3. Drive  28.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ellicott City to Bethesdacar car 28.1 mi
    39 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ellicott City to Bethesdataxi taxi 28.1 mi
    39 min
    $80–100

Ellicott City to Bethesda by bus, train, and subway

Calendar232Weekly Services
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Ellicott City to Bethesda. However, you can take the line 77 bus to West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1, walk to West Baltimore, take the train to Washington Union Station, walk to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Gate Shopping Center / Montgomery Rd to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Mall in Columbia, Little Patuxent Pkwy & Corporate Center Way, Silver Spring Station & Bay 229, and Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform in around 2h 50m.

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