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San Francisco to Bethesda

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$369.95
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
8h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.16–$446.49

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$446.49–$625.09
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$612.33
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
7h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$765.41

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$599.57
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$459.25
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$484.76
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$574.06

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville
Ave. Duration:
16h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$280.65
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16

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:
$16.58–$242.38

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:
$21.69–$382.71

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:
$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76
Bus from Denver Union Station to Pittsburgh
Ave. Duration:
30h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.81–$701.63
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.14–$153.08

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Bethesda
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.38–$39.55

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Bethesda?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Bethesda is to fly which costs $141.30 - $293.48 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Bethesda?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Bethesda is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Bethesda via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Bethesda?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform via Richmond, Chicago Union Station and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 23h.

Is there a direct flight between San Francisco and Bethesda?

Yes, there are direct flights between San Francisco and Bethesda; these take 4h 55m and cost $130.43 - $271.74 .

How far is it from San Francisco to Bethesda?

The distance between San Francisco and Bethesda is 3965 km. The road distance is 4511.9 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Bethesda without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Bethesda without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs $206.52 - $1304.35 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Bethesda?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from San Francisco to Bethesda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Bethesda bus from?

San Francisco to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Bethesda train from?

San Francisco to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Bethesda?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Bethesda is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $141.30 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $206.52 - $1304.35 and takes 2 days 19h, you could also train, which costs $250 - $923.91 and takes 2 days 23h.

Where does the San Francisco to Bethesda bus arrive?

San Francisco to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Bethesda?

Bethesda is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 09:21 in San Francisco and 12:21 in Bethesda.

Where does the San Francisco to Bethesda train arrive?

San Francisco to Bethesda train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Bethesda?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Bethesda is 4512 km. It takes approximately 43h 49m to drive from San Francisco to Bethesda.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Bethesda?

Book your San Francisco to Bethesda bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bethesda?

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