What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Bethel?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Bethel is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Bethel?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Bethel is to fly and train which takes 4h 52m and costs $120 - $750.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Bethel?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Bethel. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Bethel via Stamford and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Washington to Bethel?

The distance between Washington and Bethel is 291 miles. The road distance is 289.5 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Bethel without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Bethel without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $95 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Bethel?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Washington to Bethel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Bethel train from?

Washington to Bethel train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where does the Washington to Bethel train arrive?

Washington to Bethel train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Bethel?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Bethel is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Washington to Bethel.

Where can I stay near Bethel?

There are 61+ hotels available in Bethel.

Washington to Bethel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Bethel by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Acela
6h 13m
$97–197
Drive 287.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Bethelcar 287.9 mi
5h 32m
$53–76
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to South Norwalktrain New Haven / ...
7h 43m
$65–121
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to South Norwalktrain
3. Take the train from South Norwalk to Betheltrain
4h 52m
$121–706
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
6h 41m
$93–722
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to South Norwalktrain
3. Take the train from South Norwalk to Betheltrain
4h 57m
$944–1,780
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Stamford to South Norwalktrain
5. Take the train from South Norwalk to Betheltrain
5h 43m
$941–2,240
Fly to Westchester County Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane DCA - HPN
2. Take the train from South Norwalk to Betheltrain
6h 14m
$115–678

Washington to Bethel by train (Amtrak)

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6h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.5 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Bethel, Fairfield County, CT, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Stamford Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–750 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Amtrak also services this route every 2 hours.

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