There are 10 ways to get from New York to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 25m$61–133Drive 225.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Bethesdacar 225.2 mi
4h 10m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bethesdabus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 25m$45–90Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway
3h 28m$926–1,634Bus via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
4h 50m$62–118Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway
3h 48m$91–618Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway
3h 43m$919–1,625Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 5m$575–1,533Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 25m$65–427Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
5h 30m$127–824
New York to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York to Bethesda is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Bethesda is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $60 - $140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Bethesda. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between New York and Bethesda is 233 miles. The road distance is 226.5 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from New York to Bethesda, including transfers.
New York to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
New York to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Bethesda is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Bethesda 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Bethesda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
New York to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Bethesda station.
New York to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Bethesda is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from New York to Bethesda.
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