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Columbia, United States of America → Bethesda, United States of America

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Seven ways to Travel from Columbia to Bethesda

Composite routes from Columbia to Bethesda

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Columbia to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$305.73
Plane from Columbia to Washington
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$764.32
Plane from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$394.90

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Columbia to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$369.42
Plane from Columbia to Washington
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$394.90

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Columbia to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$420.37

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$70.06
Train from Columbia Amtrak Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
10h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.32–$203.82

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$382.16

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$10.19
Bus from COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb to ROCKVILLE
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.31

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda,
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.06–$4.08
Train from Gallery Pl-Chinatown, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Bethesda,
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.93–$3.69
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.33–$7.01

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Florence to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.30–$101.91
Bus from Richmond to Bethesda
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$54.78

Southeastern Stages

Phone:
+1 404-591-2750
Website:
southeasternstages.com
Bus from Columbia to Charlotte
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$108.28

Wonder Bus Inc

Website:
gotobus.com/wonder-bus-inc/
Bus from Columbia, SC to Florence,
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29
Bus from Columbia, SC to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
7h 53m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$52.23–$76.43

Wonder Bus

Phone:
+1 646-630-7186
Website:
wandacoach.com
Bus from Richmond - Brook + Walmart Nhood Mkt to Washington,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Bethesda?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Bethesda is to bus which costs $1.97 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Bethesda?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Bethesda is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4.57 - $7.07 .

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Bethesda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb and arriving at ROCKVILLE PIKE & SOUTH WOOD RD fs nb. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Columbia to Bethesda?

The distance between Columbia and Bethesda is 42 km. The road distance is 41.3 km.

How do I travel from Columbia to Bethesda without a car?

The best way to get from Columbia to Bethesda without a car is to bus which takes 1h 13m and costs $1.97 .

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Bethesda?

The bus from COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb to ROCKVILLE PIKE & SOUTH WOOD RD fs nb takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Bethesda bus from?

Columbia to Bethesda bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wb station.

Where does the Columbia to Bethesda bus arrive?

Columbia to Bethesda bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at ROCKVILLE PIKE & SOUTH WOOD RD fs nb station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Bethesda is 41 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Columbia to Bethesda.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

There are 1459+ hotels available in Bethesda. Prices start at $62.10 per night.
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