There are 4 ways to get from Smithsonian Station to Bethesda (Station) by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
34 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW to Silver Spring+Bay 104bus D6x
- Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 102 to Bethesda+Bay Cbus M70
1h 13m$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Smithsonian Station to Bethesda (Station)taxi 8.7 mi
17 min$27–35Drive 8.7 mi
- Drive from Smithsonian Station to Bethesda (Station)car 8.7 mi
17 min$2–3
Smithsonian Station to Bethesda (Station) by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithsonian Station to Bethesda (Station) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Smithsonian Station to Bethesda (Station) is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $27 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithsonian Station to Bethesda (Station). However, there are services departing from 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW and arriving at Bethesda+Bay C via Silver Spring+Bay 102. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Smithsonian Station and Bethesda (Station) is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.
The best way to get from Smithsonian Station to Bethesda (Station) without a car is to subway which takes 34 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Smithsonian Station to Bethesda (Station) bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW station.
Smithsonian Station to Bethesda (Station) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform station.
Smithsonian Station to Bethesda (Station) bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Silver Spring+Bay 104 station.
What companies run services between Smithsonian Station, DC, USA and Bethesda (Station), MD, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Smithsonian Station to Bethesda+Bay C via 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW, Silver Spring+Bay 104, and Silver Spring+Bay 102 in around 1h 13m.
Subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Bus from 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW to Silver Spring+Bay 104
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Silver Spring+Bay 102 to Bethesda+Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $27–35
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Smithsonian Station to Bethesda (Station) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithsonian Station to Bethesda (Station) is 9 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Smithsonian Station to Bethesda (Station).
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