There are 5 ways to get from Wilmington to Bethesda by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ILM - DCA
2h 21m$89–484Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0656S
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
10h 56m$59–120Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Wilson to Alexandriatrain Carolinian / ...
10h 45m$120–233Drive 364 mi
- Drive from Wilmington to Bethesdacar 364 mi
6h 35m$67–96Bus via Fayetteville
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0660s
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
11h 53m$70–125
Wilmington to Bethesda by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmington to Bethesda is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmington to Bethesda is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $85 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Market St EB at 6th St and arriving at Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
The distance between Wilmington and Bethesda is 340 miles. The road distance is 366.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Bethesda without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 45m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Wilmington to Bethesda, including transfers.
Wilmington to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Wilmington to Bethesda is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $85 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 10h 56m.
Wilmington to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Raleigh Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington to Bethesda is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Wilmington to Bethesda.
What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
American Airlines flies from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE in around 10h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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