What is the cheapest way to get from Lanham to Bethesda?

The cheapest way to get from Lanham to Bethesda is to bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lanham to Bethesda?

The fastest way to get from Lanham to Bethesda is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Lanham and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanham to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Riverdale Rd+Heritage Square Apt and arriving at Bethesda+Bay C via Silver Spring+Bay 102. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lanham and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from Lanham to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Lanham to Bethesda?

The distance between Lanham and Bethesda is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.7 miles.

How do I travel from Lanham to Bethesda without a car?

The best way to get from Lanham to Bethesda without a car is to subway which takes 58 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Lanham to Bethesda?

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Lanham to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanham to Bethesda bus from?

Lanham to Bethesda bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Riverdale Rd+Heritage Square Apt station.

Where do I catch the Lanham to Bethesda train from?

Lanham to Bethesda train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Lanham to Bethesda bus arrive?

Lanham to Bethesda bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Silver Spring+Bay 223 station.

Where does the Lanham to Bethesda train arrive?

Lanham to Bethesda train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.

Can I drive from Lanham to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanham to Bethesda is 18 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Lanham to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1495+ hotels available in Bethesda.

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
58 min
$5–6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riverdale Rd+Heritage Square Apt to Silver Spring+Bay 223bus P30
2. Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 102 to Bethesda+Bay Cbus M70
1h 26m
$2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lanham to Bethesdataxi 17.6 mi
23 min
$50–65
Drive 17.6 mi
1. Drive from Lanham to Bethesdacar 17.6 mi
23 min
$4–5
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from 85 Pl+Powhatan St to Takoma+Bay Dbus P42
2. Take the subway from Takoma, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 43m
$4–5

Lanham to Bethesda by bus and subway

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Distance: 21 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

You can take a bus from Lanham Severn Rd+Cipriano Rd to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3, New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverdale Rd+Heritage Square Apt to Bethesda+Bay C via Silver Spring+Bay 102 in around 1h 26m.

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