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How to get from Charlestown to Bethesda by bus, metro and train?

By bus, metro and train

To get from Charlestown to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min.

290min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington Express
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Twinbrook
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via ROUTE 5, NORTHEAST REGIONAL, SILVER STAR and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Charlestown to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one metro line: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train, then the SILVER STAR train and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min.

313min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
    Wait for train
    SILVER STAR
    Miami Amtrak Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Twinbrook
  • 11
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to Bethesda

The distance between Charlestown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 94.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 290 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to Bethesda by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Bethesda is located at Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Bethesda Station.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Metro Station
  • Medical Center Metro
  • Friendship Heights

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Station
  • Bethesda Station + Bay C
  • Bethesda Station + Bay B

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via ROUTE 5, NORTHEAST REGIONAL, SILVER STAR and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Charlestown to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, 2 train lines and one metro line: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train, then the SILVER STAR train and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min.

313min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
    Wait for train
    SILVER STAR
    Miami Amtrak Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Twinbrook
  • 11
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charlestown to Bethesda?

    The fastest way takes 290 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE 5, Bus line MARC, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charlestown to Bethesda?

    The alternative route takes 313 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE 5, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line SILVER STAR, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Charlestown and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Charlestown to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The ROUTE 5 bus line goes from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station near Charlestown to Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Charlestown to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus, train and metro?

    The total travel time between Charlestown and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus, train and metro is about 4 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Charlestown to get to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the ROUTE 5 bus from the Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) stop near Charlestown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Charlestown and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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