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

From Bowie to Bethesda by bus, metro and train

To get from Bowie 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 P71 bus from Northview Dr + Collington Rd station to New Carrollton+Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the RED metro from Union Station station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

86min$2.00
Bus - P71P71
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from Northview Dr + Collington Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bowie
  • 2
    Bus - P71P71
    Wait for bus
    P71
    New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bay B
    ID 3004446
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bowie to Bethesda by bus and metro

To get from Bowie to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the P71 bus from Northview Dr + Collington Rd station to New Carrollton+Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the RED metro from Metro Center station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

86min$2.00
Bus - P71P71
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - RED
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from Northview Dr + Collington Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bowie
  • 2
    Bus - P71P71
    Wait for bus
    P71
    New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bay B
    ID 3004446
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    Vienna
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    26 min
  • 7
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bowie to Bethesda

The distance between Bowie, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 26.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bowie 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 Bowie

Bowie is located at Bowie, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Northview Dr + Collington Rd.

Bus stations close to Bowie:

  • Northview Dr + Collington Rd
  • Northview Dr+Collington Rd
  • Bowie P+R

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+Bay A.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Metro Station
  • Friendship Heights
  • Medical Center Metro

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Station+Bay A
  • Montgomery Ln+East Ln
  • Montgomery Ln @ East Ln

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From Bowie to Bethesda by bus and metro

To get from Bowie to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the P71 bus from Northview Dr + Collington Rd station to New Carrollton+Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the RED metro from Metro Center station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

86min$2.00
Bus - P71P71
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - RED
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from Northview Dr + Collington Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bowie
  • 2
    Bus - P71P71
    Wait for bus
    P71
    New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bay B
    ID 3004446
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    Vienna
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    26 min
  • 7
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line P71, Train line MARC, Metro line RED.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line P71, Metro line ORANGE, Metro line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bowie 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 1 hr 26 min.

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

    The P71 bus line goes from New Carrollton Station station near Bowie to New Carrollton+Bay B station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till New Carrollton+Bay B station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Bowie and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus, train and metro is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the P71 bus from the New Carrollton Station stop near Bowie in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the New Carrollton+Bay B station, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus, train and metro fare from Bowie to Bethesda?

    The ride from Bowie to Bethesda costs $2.00.

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