What is the cheapest way to get from Norristown to Bethesda?

The cheapest way to get from Norristown to Bethesda is to train and bus which costs $25 - $55 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Norristown to Bethesda?

The fastest way to get from Norristown to Bethesda is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Norristown and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from Norristown station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Gulph Mills Station - on street and arriving at Bethesda+Bay C via Philadelphia and Silver Spring+Bay 102. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Norristown and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from Norristown to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Norristown Elm Street 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 37m.

How far is it from Norristown to Bethesda?

The distance between Norristown and Bethesda is 163 miles. The road distance is 143.8 miles.

How do I travel from Norristown to Bethesda without a car?

The best way to get from Norristown to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Norristown to Bethesda?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Norristown to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Norristown to Bethesda bus from?

Norristown to Bethesda bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Norristown to Bethesda train from?

Norristown to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Norristown Elm Street station.

Train or bus from Norristown to Bethesda?

The best way to get from Norristown to Bethesda is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Norristown to Bethesda bus arrive?

Norristown to Bethesda bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Silver Spring station.

Where does the Norristown to Bethesda train arrive?

Norristown to Bethesda train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Gray 30th St Station.

Can I drive from Norristown to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Norristown to Bethesda is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Norristown to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1474+ hotels available in Bethesda.

Norristown to Bethesda - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Nor
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 37m
$35–656
Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Jefferson Stationtrain Nor
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 55m
$26–51
Drive 143 mi
1. Drive from Norristown to Bethesdacar 143 mi
2h 45m
$27–38
Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 56m
$60–392
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus Ppb 8448
5h 25m
$37–84
Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Norristown Elm Street to Suburban Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 41m
$86–613

Norristown to Bethesda by train and subway

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Distance: 162.4 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Norristown, PA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

You can take a train from Norristown Elm Street to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28–75 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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