How to get from Union Station to Bethesda by bus?

By bus

To get from Union Station to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X2 bus from H St Ne+Union Station Garage station to I St Nw+15 St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 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 3 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

63min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - X2X2
Bus - S2S2
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from H St Ne+Union Station Garage

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    H St Ne+Union Station Garage
    ID 1003869
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X2X2
    Wait for bus
    X2
    West To Foggy Bottom Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I St Nw+15 St NW
    ID 1001185
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    West To Montgomery Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda+Bay B
    ID 2001249
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 80, S2 and J2

To get from Union Station to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 80 bus from North Capitol St & Massachusetts Av station to I St Nw+15 St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 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 14 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

74min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8080
Bus - S2S2
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from North Capitol St & Massachusetts Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Capitol St & Massachusetts Av
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    South To Foggy Bottom Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I St Nw+15 St NW
    ID 1001185
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    West To Montgomery Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda+Bay B
    ID 2001249
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Bethesda

The distance between Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 13.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station 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 Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE.

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
  • E St And Columbus Circle NE (Union Station) (Eb)
  • E St Ne+Columbus Circle NE

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 80, S2 and J2

To get from Union Station to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 80 bus from North Capitol St & Massachusetts Av station to I St Nw+15 St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 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 14 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

74min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8080
Bus - S2S2
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from North Capitol St & Massachusetts Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Capitol St & Massachusetts Av
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    South To Foggy Bottom Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I St Nw+15 St NW
    ID 1001185
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    West To Montgomery Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda+Bay B
    ID 2001249
    14 min
  • 9
    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 Union Station to Bethesda?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line X2, Bus line S2, Bus line J2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to Bethesda?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 80, Bus line S2, Bus line J2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Bethesda?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Station to Bethesda?

    The X2 bus line goes from H St Ne+Union Station Garage station near Union Station in Washington to West To Foggy Bottom Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West To Foggy Bottom Station station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Bethesda by bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Washington and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union Station to get to Bethesda?

    Get on the X2 bus from the H St Ne+Union Station Garage stop near Union Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union Station and Bethesda?

    Get off the bus at the West To Foggy Bottom Station stop, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the last metro from Union Station to Bethesda?

    The last metro from Union Station in Washington to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is the Metrorail Red Line line. It leaves the Union Station station at 3:25 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Union Station to Bethesda?

    The ride from Union Station to Bethesda costs $6.00.

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