There are 7 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
2h 5m$903–1,646Drive 214.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesdacar 214.9 mi
3h 54m$40–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 26m$70–143Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Springbus New York / ...
7h 9m$49–128Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Bethesda214.9 mi
3h 54mFly 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
2h 31m$451–1,417Train via Newark, Penn Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 49m$69–148
Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Silver Spring via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Newark Liberty International Airport and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Bethesda is 212 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda, including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Liberty International Airport station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $900 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 3h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
United Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Bethesda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Silver Spring station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Bethesda.
There are 1384+ hotels available in Bethesda.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Bethesda. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.