There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Bethesda, MD by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway
1h 57m$89–487Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
6h 44m$34–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 58m$56–131Drive 198.9 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Bethesda, MDcar 198.9 mi
3h 37m$37–53Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 33m$74–376Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 41m$74–915
Norfolk to Bethesda, MD by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Bethesda, MD is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Bethesda, MD is to fly and subway which takes 1h 57m and costs $85 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Bethesda, MD station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Washington Union Station via Military Circle Mall and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Bethesda, MD. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Norfolk and Bethesda, MD is 164 miles. The road distance is 200.1 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Bethesda, MD without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Norfolk to Bethesda, MD, including transfers.
Norfolk to Bethesda, MD bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Bethesda, MD train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Bethesda, MD is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 44m.
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 $50–130 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Norfolk to Bethesda, MD bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Norfolk to Bethesda, MD train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Bethesda, MD is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Norfolk to Bethesda, MD.
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