What is the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Bethesda?

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Bethesda is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to Bethesda?

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Bethesda is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $25 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and Bethesda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 18 St NW+E St NW and arriving at Wisconsin Av+Leland St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and Bethesda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Washington DC to Bethesda?

The distance between Washington DC and Bethesda is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.

How do I travel from Washington DC to Bethesda without a car?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Bethesda without a car is to subway which takes 28 min and costs $2 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to Bethesda?

The subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Bethesda bus from?

Washington DC to Bethesda bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 18 St NW+E St NW station.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Bethesda train from?

Washington DC to Bethesda train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Washington DC to Bethesda bus arrive?

Washington DC to Bethesda bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Wisconsin Av+Leland St station.

Can I drive from Washington DC to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Bethesda is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Washington DC to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1495+ hotels available in Bethesda.

Washington DC to Bethesda - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Bethesda by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
28 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 18 St NW+E St NW to Wisconsin Av+Leland Stbus D96
59 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington DC to Bethesdataxi 7.9 mi
16 min
$25–31
Drive 7.9 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Bethesdacar 7.9 mi
16 min
$2–3

Washington DC to Bethesda by foot and subway

1330Weekly Services

28 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 7.4 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from 18 St NW+E St NW to Wisconsin Av+Leland St hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 54 min.

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