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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bethesda, MD for New Brunswick, NJ on Sun, May 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct buses cover the 282 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:00 AM3h40Bethesda, MD2:40 PMNew Brunswick, NJ$541One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM3h40Bethesda, MD2:40 PMNew Brunswick, NJ$541One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $206.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price | $242 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ:
A bus is $168 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $225 (€182).
A bus is $185 (€149) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ costing on average $242 (€196).
Other travel options to New Brunswick, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 48m.
Bus takes on average 3h 38m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 12:06AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 9h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 05:01AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 4h39 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 09:22AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h33 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 09:27AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 11:22AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 4h43 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | Departure Time 11:27AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Live departures
Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ buses for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 5:01 AM Bethesda, MD | 4h39 | 9:40 AM New Brunswick, NJ | 2 transfers | |
| 9:22 AM Bethesda, MD | 4h33 | 1:55 PM New Brunswick, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 11:22 AM Bethesda, MD | 4h43 | 4:05 PM New Brunswick, NJ | 1 transfer | |
| 11:25 AM Bethesda, MD | 4h40 | 4:05 PM New Brunswick, NJ | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Bus from Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ
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Buses from Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 22:46. The fastest bus covers the 175 miles (282 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 175 miles (282 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 10:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority from Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJYou can travel by bus between Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for as low as $54 (€44). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bethesda, MD to New Brunswick, NJ
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