There are 6 ways to get from Media to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Media to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Med
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 20m$35–657Drive 124.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Media to Bethesdacar 124.7 mi
2h 21m$23–33Line 118 bus, line 113 bus, line 013 bus, bus, subway
- Take the bus from Baltimore Pk & Monroe St to 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctrbus 118
- Take the bus from Chester Transit Center to Claymont Transit Centerbus 113
- Take the bus from Claymont Transportation Center to Amtrak Station @ Front-Frenchbus 013
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
6h 2m$27–43Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Media to Penn Medicine Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 1m$89–665Line 110 bus, line 21 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Pk & Monroe St to 69th St TC West Center Platformbus 110
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th Stbus 21
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NWbus C51
6h 30m$29–51Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 38m$959–1,214
Media to Bethesda by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Media to Bethesda is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Media to Bethesda is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Media to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Pk & Monroe St and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Philadelphia Bus Station and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Media to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Media and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Media and Bethesda is 157 miles. The road distance is 125.4 miles.
The best way to get from Media to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Media to Bethesda, including transfers.
Media to Bethesda bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Baltimore Pk & Monroe St station.
Media to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Media station.
The best way to get from Media to Bethesda is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can line 110 bus and line 21 bus and bus, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Media, PA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Media to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Pk & Monroe St to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via 69th St TC West Center Platform, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Media to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Media to Penn Medicine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Baltimore Pk & Monroe St to 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chester Transit Center to Claymont Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Baltimore Pk & Monroe St to 69th St TC West Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- DART
Bus from Claymont Transportation Center to Amtrak Station @ Front-French
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- DART
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Media to Bethesda bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St TC West Center Platform station.
Media to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Media to Bethesda is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Media to Bethesda.
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