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How to get from National Harbor to Bethesda by bus and metro?

From National Harbor to Bethesda by bus and metro

To get from National Harbor to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the NH2 bus from Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave station to King St Station+Bus Bay J station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

79min$8.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - NH2NH2
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave
    ID 3004283
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - NH2NH2
    Wait for bus
    NH2
    West To King Street - Old Town Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St Station+Bus Bay J
    ID 4001126
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    22 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from National Harbor to Bethesda by bus and metro via D14, METRORAIL GREEN LINE and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from National Harbor to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the D14 bus from Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave station to Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay Q station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $7.85.

79min$7.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - D14D14
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave
    ID 3004283
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - D14D14
    Wait for bus
    D14
    West To Southern Ave Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay Q
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    15 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from National Harbor to Bethesda

The distance between National Harbor, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 23.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from National Harbor 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.

Public transit stations close to National Harbor

National Harbor is located at National Harbor, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Oxon Hill Park & Ride.

Bus stations close to National Harbor:

  • Oxon Hill Park & Ride
  • Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave
  • Oxon Hill Road at Oxon Hill Fringe Parking Lot

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.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Metro Station
  • Medical Center Metro
  • Friendship Heights

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Station
  • Bethesda+Bay C
  • Bethesda+Bay B

Alternative route from National Harbor to Bethesda by bus and metro via D14, METRORAIL GREEN LINE and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from National Harbor to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the D14 bus from Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave station to Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay Q station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $7.85.

79min$7.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - D14D14
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave
    ID 3004283
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - D14D14
    Wait for bus
    D14
    West To Southern Ave Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay Q
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    15 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from National Harbor to Bethesda?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line NH2, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from National Harbor to Bethesda?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line D14, Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between National Harbor 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 travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

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

    The NH2 bus line goes from Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave station near National Harbor to West To King Street - Old Town Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till West To King Street - Old Town Station station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between National Harbor and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the NH2 bus from the Oxon Hill Rd & Harborview Ave stop near National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the West To King Street - Old Town Station station, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from National Harbor to Bethesda?

    The ride from National Harbor to Bethesda costs $8.00.

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