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How to get from Pentagon to Bethesda by metro?

From Pentagon to Bethesda by metro

To get from Pentagon to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Pentagon station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, 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 34 min. The ride fare is $5.20.

34min$5.20
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Pentagon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Pentagon
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    8 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Pentagon to Bethesda by metro via METRORAIL BLUE LINE and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Pentagon to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Pentagon station to Metro Center station. Next, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Metro Center station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $5.20.

41min$5.20
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Pentagon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Pentagon
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    14 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pentagon to Bethesda

The distance between Pentagon, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 11.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pentagon to Bethesda by 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 Pentagon

Pentagon is located at Pentagon, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Pentagon Transit Ctr + Bus Bay U7.

Metro stations close to Pentagon:

  • Pentagon City Metro Station
  • Pentagon City Metrorail Station
  • Crystal City Metrorail Station

Train stations close to Pentagon:

  • Crystal City

Bus stations close to Pentagon:

  • Pentagon Transit Ctr + Bus Bay U7
  • Pentagon+Bay U6
  • Pentagon Metro

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 Old Georgetown Rd & Commerce La.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Metro Station
  • Medical Center Metro
  • Tenleytown Metro Station

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Old Georgetown Rd & Commerce La
  • Montgomery Ln & East Ln
  • Montgomery Ln+East Ln

Alternative route from Pentagon to Bethesda by metro via METRORAIL BLUE LINE and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Pentagon to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Pentagon station to Metro Center station. Next, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Metro Center station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $5.20.

41min$5.20
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Pentagon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Pentagon
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    14 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pentagon to Bethesda?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct metro between Pentagon and Bethesda?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Pentagon to Bethesda?

    The METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro line goes from Mount Vernon Square station near Pentagon in Arlington County to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pentagon to Bethesda by metro?

    The total travel time between Pentagon in Arlington County and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Pentagon to get to Bethesda?

    Get on the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from the Mount Vernon Square station near Pentagon in Arlington County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Pentagon and Bethesda?

    Get off the metro at the Gallery Place-Chinatown station, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the metro fare from Pentagon to Bethesda?

    The ride from Pentagon to Bethesda costs $5.20.