There are 3 ways to get from West Virginia to Bethesda by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Morgantown, WVbus Charleston / ...
- Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
9h 53m$49–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
10h 38m$101–220Drive 335 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Bethesdacar 335 mi
5h 57m$62–89
West Virginia to Bethesda by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Virginia to Bethesda is to bus which costs $45 - $110 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from West Virginia to Bethesda is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from West Virginia to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Charleston Transit Mall and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from West Virginia station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between West Virginia and Bethesda is 381 miles. The road distance is 336.9 miles.
The best way to get from West Virginia to Bethesda without a car is to bus which takes 9h 53m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from West Virginia to Bethesda, including transfers.
West Virginia to Bethesda bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Charleston Transit Mall station.
West Virginia to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
The best way to get from West Virginia to Bethesda is to bus which takes 9h 53m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 10h 38m.
What companies run services between West Virginia, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, Washington Union Station, and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $95–220 and the journey takes 10h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charleston Transit Mall to Morgantown, WV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
West Virginia to Bethesda bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Morgantown, WV station.
West Virginia to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Virginia to Bethesda is 337 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from West Virginia to Bethesda.
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