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How to get fromNorfolk to Bethesdaby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Bethesda by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORF - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    1h 52m
    $85–457

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2601 / ...
    6h 58m
    $35–60

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 54m
    $75–147

  4. Drive 199.3 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Bethesdacar car 199.3 mi
    3h 38m
    $37–53

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ORF - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2h 20m
    $64–316

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ORF - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2h 42m
    $74–945

Norfolk to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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