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 19m$140–547Drive 193.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Suffolk to Bethesdacar 193.3 mi
3h 53m$36–51Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 22m$112–204Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
6h 5m$103–131Taxi, 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 54m$125–436Taxi, 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 2m$125–975
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Suffolk to Bethesda is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Suffolk to Bethesda is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Suffolk to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
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 $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 19m 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 $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 6h 5m.
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 $50–130 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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Booking & Getting There
Suffolk to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union 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 53m to drive from Suffolk to Bethesda.
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