How to get from Washington to Bethesda by bus?

By bus

To get from Washington to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the S2 bus from D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103 station. Next, 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 4 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

64min$4.00
Bus - S2S2
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Washington
  • 2
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    West To Montgomery Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda+Bay B
    ID 2001249
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 70 and J2

To get from Washington to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 70 bus from SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220 station. Next, 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 8 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

68min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220
    ID 2005471
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    West To Montgomery Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda+Bay B
    ID 2001249
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington to Bethesda

The distance between Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 13.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington 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.

Public transit stations close to Washington

Washington is located at Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is D St Sw+6 St SW.

Metro stations close to Washington:

  • Smithsonian Metrorail
  • Federal Center SW
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station

Bus stations close to Washington:

  • D St Sw+6 St SW
  • D St @ 9th St SW
  • D St & 9th St Tunnel Entr

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 70 and J2

To get from Washington to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 70 bus from SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220 station. Next, 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 8 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

68min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220
    ID 2005471
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    West To Montgomery Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda+Bay B
    ID 2001249
    14 min
  • 7
    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 Washington to Bethesda?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line S2, Bus line J2.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line J2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

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

    The S2 bus line goes from North To Silver Spring Station station near Washington to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103 station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Washington and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the S2 bus from the North To Silver Spring Station stop near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103 stop, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Washington to Bethesda costs $4.00.

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