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

Bowie to Bethesda - Bus Schedule

The P71 bus from Bowie to Bethesda runs from 5:54 AM to 7:26 PM, with departures every 30 min-1 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 25 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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 Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and metro schedule from Bowie may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Bethesda on the Moovit app.

85min$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
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    Vienna
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    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 27.66 mi, which can typically be traveled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bowie to Bethesda by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Bowie to Bethesda

To check the bus and metro schedule from Bowie to Bethesda using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bowie) and destination (Bethesda), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 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 and 2 metro lines in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 25 min.

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

    The P71 bus line goes from New Carrollton+Bay B station near Bowie to New Carrollton station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till New Carrollton 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 and metro?

    The total travel time between Bowie and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 25 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+Bay B stop near Bowie in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Bowie to Bethesda?

    The ride from Bowie to Bethesda costs $2.00.

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