There are 6 ways to get from Suffolk to Bethesda by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take the taxi from Suffolk to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)taxi
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
2h 17m$136–517Drive 193.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Suffolk to Bethesdacar 193.3 mi
3h 54m$36–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 22m$132–224Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
5h 28m$103–141Taxi, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the taxi from Suffolk to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)taxi
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 45m$115–376Taxi, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Suffolk to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)taxi
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h 7m$125–1,005
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Suffolk to Bethesda is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Suffolk to Bethesda is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Suffolk to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NW via Rosslyn+Bay C and Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Suffolk to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Suffolk and Bethesda is 183 miles. The road distance is 194.5 miles.
The best way to get from Suffolk to Bethesda without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Suffolk to Bethesda, including transfers.
Suffolk to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Suffolk to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Suffolk to Bethesda is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $130 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Suffolk, VA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- 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
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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More Questions & Answers
Suffolk to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Suffolk to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Suffolk to Bethesda is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Suffolk to Bethesda.
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