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How to get from Elkridge to Bethesda by metro and train?

By metro and train

To get from Elkridge to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the MARC train from Dorsey station to Union Station station. Next, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Dorsey

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elkridge
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Elkridge to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Dorsey station to Riverdale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F4 bus and finally take the J2 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102 station to Bethesda+Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

102min$11.00
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - F4F4
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from Dorsey

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elkridge
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverdale
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensbury Rd + Rhode Island Ave
    ID 3001810
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    West To Silver Spring Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 223
    ID 2005474
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    West To Montgomery Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda+Bay B
    ID 2001249
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elkridge to Bethesda

The distance between Elkridge, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 34.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elkridge to Bethesda by 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 Elkridge

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

Bus stations close to Elkridge:

  • Dorsey
  • Dorsey Marc Sb
  • Dorsey Marc Station

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 Montgomery Ln & East Ln.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Tenleytown Metro Station
  • Friendship Heights
  • Medical Center Metro

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Montgomery Ln & East Ln
  • Montgomery Ln+East Ln
  • Wisconsin Av+Commerce La

By bus and train

To get from Elkridge to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Dorsey station to Riverdale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the F4 bus and finally take the J2 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102 station to Bethesda+Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

102min$11.00
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - F4F4
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from Dorsey

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elkridge
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Riverdale
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensbury Rd + Rhode Island Ave
    ID 3001810
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    West To Silver Spring Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 223
    ID 2005474
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    West To Montgomery Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda+Bay B
    ID 2001249
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line F4, Bus line J2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

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

    The MARC train line goes from Washington station near Elkridge to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Union Station station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Elkridge and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and metro is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the MARC train from the Washington station near Elkridge in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the train at the Union Station station, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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