There are 3 ways to get from Virginia to Bethesda by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Virginia to Bethesda by bus and subway (Flixbus)
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The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Bethesda is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Bethesda is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Bethesda station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Norfolk and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Virginia and Bethesda is 227 miles. The road distance is 214.9 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Bethesda without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Virginia to Bethesda, including transfers.
Virginia to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Bethesda is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 4h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Virginia to Bethesda bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Bethesda is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Virginia to Bethesda.
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