What is the cheapest way to get from Penn Station to Bethesda?

The cheapest way to get from Penn Station to Bethesda is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Penn Station to Bethesda?

The fastest way to get from Penn Station to Bethesda is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Penn Station and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from Penn Station station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Penn Station to Bethesda?

The distance between Penn Station and Bethesda is 49 miles. The road distance is 38.5 miles.

How do I travel from Penn Station to Bethesda without a car?

The best way to get from Penn Station to Bethesda without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 28m and costs $4 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Penn Station to Bethesda?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Penn Station to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penn Station to Bethesda train from?

Penn Station to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.

Where does the Penn Station to Bethesda train arrive?

Penn Station to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Penn Station to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Penn Station to Bethesda is 39 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Penn Station to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1585+ hotels available in Bethesda.

Penn Station to Bethesda - 3 ways to travel via train, subway, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Penn Station to Bethesda by train, subway, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
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1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
2. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 28m
$4–557
Drive 38.3 mi
1. Drive from Penn Station to Bethesdacar 38.3 mi
48 min
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penn Station to Bethesdataxi 38.3 mi
48 min
$110–140

Penn Station to Bethesda by foot, train, and subway

584Weekly Services

1h 28mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 48.9 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Penn Station, MD, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Penn Station to Bethesda. However, you can walk to Baltimore Penn Station, take the train to Washington Union Station, walk to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can drive from Penn Station to Bethesda in around 48 min.

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