What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Bethesda, MD?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Bethesda, MD is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Bethesda, MD?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Bethesda, MD is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $24 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Bethesda, MD?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 20 St NW+M St NW and arriving at Wisconsin Av+Waverly St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Bethesda, MD?

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 to Bethesda, MD?

The distance between Washington and Bethesda, MD is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Bethesda, MD without a car is to subway which takes 18 min and costs $2 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Bethesda, MD?

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 to Bethesda, MD bus from?

Washington to Bethesda, MD bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 20 St NW+M St NW station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Bethesda, MD train from?

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

Where does the Washington to Bethesda, MD bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Bethesda, MD?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Bethesda, MD is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Washington to Bethesda, MD.

Where can I stay near Bethesda, MD?

There are 1406+ hotels available in Bethesda, MD.

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

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
18 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 20 St NW+M St NW to Wisconsin Av+Waverly Stbus D96
47 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington to Bethesda, MDtaxi 7.6 mi
15 min
$24–30
Drive 7.6 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Bethesda, MDcar 7.6 mi
15 min
$2

Washington to Bethesda, MD by subway and foot

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Distance: 6.9 mi
Duration: 18 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 20 St NW+M St NW to Wisconsin Av+Waverly St hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 47 min.

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