There are 10 ways to get from Short Hills to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, subway, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
4h 7m$61–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 13m$36–72Drive 217 mi
- Drive from Short Hills to Bethesdacar 217 mi
4h 5m$40–58Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the train from Short Hills to Newark Broad Sttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway
4h 6m$909–1,623Bus via Dallas BBQ Times Square
- Take the bus from Short Hills to Dallas BBQ Times Squarebus South Mtn Special FROM NYC
- Take the bus from New York Penn Station to Bethesda, MDbus Nyc / ...
6h 13m$84–136Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Short Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 33m$91–623Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Short Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
4h 32m$922–1,639Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 43m$558–1,522Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Short Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 11m$70–452Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the train from Short Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway
6h 42m$133–841
Short Hills to Bethesda by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Short Hills to Bethesda is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Short Hills to Bethesda is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Short Hills to Bethesda station. However, there are services departing from University Ave At Lackawanna Ave and arriving at Washington Union Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Short Hills to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Short Hills and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Newark Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Short Hills and Bethesda is 234 miles. The road distance is 218.3 miles.
The best way to get from Short Hills to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Short Hills to Bethesda, including transfers.
Short Hills to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Short Hills to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Short Hills to Bethesda is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Short Hills, NJ, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Short Hills to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Short Hills to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Short Hills to Bethesda is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Short Hills to Bethesda.
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