There are 4 ways to get from Virginia to Bethesda by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly, subway
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway
1h 52m$85–457Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601
5h 5m$38–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 55m$76–157Drive 213.6 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Bethesdacar 213.6 mi
3h 50m$39–57
Virginia to Bethesda by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Bethesda is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Bethesda is to fly and subway which takes 1h 52m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Bethesda station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Norfolk and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Virginia and Bethesda is 163 miles. The road distance is 214.9 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Bethesda without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Virginia to Bethesda, including transfers.
Virginia to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Bethesda is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 29m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Bethesda is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Virginia to Bethesda.
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