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How to get fromRaleigh to Bethesda (Station)by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Bethesda (Station) by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or train

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  1. Bus via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd

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    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    5h 51m
    $43–84

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    6h 24m
    $101–202

  3. Drive 266.2 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Bethesda (Station)car car 266.2 mi
    4h 56m
    $49–71

  4. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane RDU - DCA
    3h 39m
    $556–1,210

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh to Washingtonbus bus Acb 1221
    7h 14m

  6. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RDU - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 4m
    $366–1,408

  7. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RDU - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 20m
    $186–948

  8. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane GSO - DCA
    4h 56m
    $150–700

  9. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 23m
    $115–479

Raleigh to Bethesda (Station) by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Bethesda (Station), MD, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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