There are 4 ways to get from Staunton to Bethesda by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 41m$52–102Drive 148.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Staunton to Bethesdacar 148.8 mi
2h 52m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Central United Methodist Church to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus BRCC North
- Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm / ...
5h 59m$30–38Train, fly, subway
- Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 30m$77–321
Staunton to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Staunton to Bethesda is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Staunton to Bethesda is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Staunton to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Central United Methodist Church and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Goodwin Transit Center and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Staunton station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Staunton Amtrak Station and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Staunton and Bethesda is 161 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.
The best way to get from Staunton to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Staunton to Bethesda, including transfers.
Staunton to Bethesda bus services, operated by BRITE Bus, depart from Central United Methodist Church station.
Staunton to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staunton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Staunton to Bethesda is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Staunton, VA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central United Methodist Church to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via JMU Godwin Transit Center, Goodwin Transit Center, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE in around 5h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 540-943-9302
- Website
- britebus.org
Bus from Central United Methodist Church to JMU Godwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.britebus.org/
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
Bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–35
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Staunton to Bethesda bus services, operated by BRITE Bus, arrive at JMU Godwin Transit Center station.
Staunton to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Staunton to Bethesda is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Staunton to Bethesda.
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