How to get from Middle River to Bethesda by bus?

From Middle River to Bethesda by bus

To get from Middle River to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Philadelphia Rd & Fontana Ln station to Fayette St Plaza Wb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 73 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2601 bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station to Bethesda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus schedule from Middle River may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Bethesda on the Moovit app.

171min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Bus - 7373
Bus - FLIXBUS 2601FLIXBUS 2601
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from Philadelphia Rd & Fontana Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia Rd & Fontana Ln
    ID 5689
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fayette St Plaza Wb
    ID 10567
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greene St & Fayette St Sb
    ID 1259
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Wagner's Point
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haines St & Warner St Wb
    ID 13686
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
    ID BAL6
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2601FLIXBUS 2601
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2601
    Bethesda
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda
    ID 6BE
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    340 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Middle River to Bethesda by bus, metro and train

To get from Middle River 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 56 bus from Philadelphia Rd & Fontana Ln station to Fayette St Plaza Wb 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 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Middle River may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Bethesda on the Moovit app.

183min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from Philadelphia Rd & Fontana Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia Rd & Fontana Ln
    ID 5689
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fayette St Plaza Wb
    ID 10567
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Camden Station
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    70 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
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Public transit directions from Middle River to Bethesda

The distance between Middle River, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 43.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Middle River to Bethesda by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Middle River to Bethesda

To check the bus schedule from Middle River to Bethesda using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Middle River) and destination (Bethesda), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From Middle River to Bethesda by bus, metro and train

To get from Middle River 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 56 bus from Philadelphia Rd & Fontana Ln station to Fayette St Plaza Wb 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 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Middle River may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Bethesda on the Moovit app.

183min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from Philadelphia Rd & Fontana Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia Rd & Fontana Ln
    ID 5689
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fayette St Plaza Wb
    ID 10567
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Camden Station
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    70 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Middle River to Bethesda?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 73, Bus line FLIXBUS 2601.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Middle River to Bethesda?

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 56, Train line MARC, Metro line RED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

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

    The 56 bus line goes from Philadelphia Rd & Fontana Ln station near Middle River to Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Middle River to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Middle River and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 2 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the 56 bus from the Philadelphia Rd & Fontana Ln stop near Middle River in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown stop, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Middle River to Bethesda?

    The ride from Middle River to Bethesda costs $2.50.

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