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

The cheapest way to get from Rockville to Bethesda is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Rockville to Bethesda is to subway which takes 13 min and costs $2 - $3.

Is there a direct bus between Rockville and Bethesda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rockville Station & Bay C station and arriving at Medical Center Station & Bay E station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Rockville and Bethesda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Rockville to Bethesda?

The distance between Rockville and Bethesda is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rockville to Bethesda without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs $2 - $3.

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

The subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rockville to Bethesda bus from?

Rockville to Bethesda bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, depart from Rockville Station & Bay C.

Where do I catch the Rockville to Bethesda train from?

Rockville to Bethesda train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Rockville to Bethesda bus arrive?

Rockville to Bethesda bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, arrive at Medical Center Station & Bay E.

Can I drive from Rockville to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockville to Bethesda is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Rockville to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1587+ hotels available in Bethesda.

Rockville to Bethesda - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockville to Bethesda by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
13 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rockville Station & Bay C to Medical Center Station & Bay Ebus 101 / ...
37 min
$2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rockville to Bethesdataxi 8.4 mi
15 min
$27–32
Drive 8.4 mi
1. Drive from Rockville to Bethesdacar 8.4 mi
15 min
$2–3

Rockville to Bethesda by subway

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Distance: 7.8 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Rockville, MD, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Montgomery County MD Ride On operates a bus from Rockville Station & Bay C to Medical Center Station & Bay E every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 37 min. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority also services this route hourly.

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