How to get from Middle River to Bethesda by bus and metro?

Middle River to Bethesda - Bus Schedule

The 56 bus from Middle River to Bethesda runs from 1:24 AM to 12:15 AM, with departures every 5 min-2 hr 15 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 33 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Middle River to Bethesda by bus and metro

To get from Middle River to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 56 bus from Philadelphia Rd & Fontana Ln Opp Eb station to White Marsh Park And Ride Bay 1 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEGABUS bus and finally take the RED metro from Union Station station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The bus and metro schedule from Middle River may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Bethesda on the Moovit app.

153min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5656
Bus - MEGABUSMEGABUS
Metro - RED
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from Philadelphia Rd & Fontana Ln Opp Eb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia Rd & Fontana Ln Opp Eb
    ID 6632
    0.64 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    White Marsh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    White Marsh Park And Ride Bay 1
    ID 14101
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    White Marsh Mta Park & Ride
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - MEGABUSMEGABUS
    Wait for bus
    MEGABUS
    Washington Dc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 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 66.54 mi, which can typically be traveled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Middle River 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 Middle River to Bethesda

To check the bus and metro 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 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 Middle River to Bethesda?

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line MEGABUS, 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 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 33 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 Opp Eb station near Middle River to White Marsh Park And Ride Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till White Marsh Park And Ride Bay 1 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 and metro?

    The total travel time between Middle River and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 33 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 Opp Eb stop near Middle River in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the White Marsh Park And Ride Bay 1 station, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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