The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Bethesda, MD
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h
Buses per day
4
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Bethesda, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Bethesda, MD will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 4 buses that leave New York, NY for Bethesda, MD on Tue, Dec 02, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 02 the direct buses cover the 327 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Tue, Dec 02 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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.








Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to Bethesda, MD
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Bethesda, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €51.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €170 Average price |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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New York, NY to Bethesda, MD Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 6h51 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Bethesda, MD bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Bethesda, MD buses for today, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:40 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h25 | 12:05 AM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 2 | |||||
![]() | 11:30 AM New York, NY | 4h50 | 4:20 PM Bethesda, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM New York, NY | 4h20 | 8:50 PM Bethesda, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Bethesda, MD
Buses from New York, NY to Bethesda, MD run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 203 miles (327 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 203 miles (327 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, Vamoose Bus, Go Buses, Greyhound, Tripper Bus from New York, NY to Bethesda, MDYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Bethesda, MD with FlixBus, Infobus, Vamoose Bus, Go Buses, Greyhound, Tripper Bus for as low as $18 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Bethesda, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Bethesda, MD by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bethesda, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Go Buses
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Space for wheelchairs.
- Strathmore, a cultural and artistic venue offering concerts, art exhibitions, and educational programs
- Cabin John Regional Park, a large park featuring hiking trails, picnic areas, and a miniature train ride
- Bethesda Row, a vibrant shopping and dining district with a mix of boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment options
- Glen Echo Park, a historic site with arts programs, a vintage carousel, and cultural events
- McCrillis Gardens, a serene public garden showcasing a variety of plants and seasonal blooms.
- Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, a venue hosting live music performances with dining options
- Imagination Stage, a theater offering performances and educational programs for children and families
- Round House Theatre, a professional theater company presenting contemporary plays and musicals
- Capital Crescent Trail, a scenic trail for walking, jogging, and cycling
- KID Museum, an interactive museum focused on creativity and innovation for children.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Go Buses
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from New York, NY to Bethesda, MD, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Go Buses
- One carry-on bag and one checked bag up to 23kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Go Buses
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Bethesda, MD
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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