There are 12 ways to get from Bethesda to Edison by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Trenton
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Trentontrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison Stationtrain Nec
4h 9m$95–159Drive 197 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bethesda to Edisoncar 197 mi
3h 34m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Bethesda, MD to New York Penn Stationbus Arlington / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
5h 31m$65–124Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Edison Stationtrain
4h 9m$927–1,437Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
4h 17m$50–714Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison Stationtrain Nec
8h 34m$33–82Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Edison Stationtrain
4h 48m$105–680Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
4h 27m$62–306Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Edison Stationtrain
4h 40m$921–1,243Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Edison Stationtrain
5h 39m$75–489Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison Stationtrain
5h 16m$96–605Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison Stationtrain
5h 51m$76–414
Bethesda to Edison by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Edison is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Edison is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Edison. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, MD and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Edison station. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Edison Station via Washington Union Station and Trenton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Bethesda and Edison is 203 miles. The road distance is 198.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Edison without a car is to train via Trenton which takes 4h 9m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Bethesda to Edison, including transfers.
Bethesda to Edison bus services, operated by Tripper Bus, depart from Bethesda, MD station.
Bethesda to Edison train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Edison is to train via Trenton which takes 4h 9m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA?
You can take a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Edison Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Trenton, and Trenton Transit Center in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bethesda, MD to Albany St & Spring St via New York Penn Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $17–22
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
Train from New York Penn Station to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–18
Train from New York Penn Station to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–18
Train from New York Penn Station to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–18
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Edison Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
Subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- +1 (718) 834-9214
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoToBus - Tripper Bus
Bus from Bethesda, MD to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $64–89
- Website
- GoToBus - Tripper Bus
- Website
- TripperBus
- Elite
- $85–89
- Standard
- $64–69
- Phone
- +1 866-287-6932
- [email protected]
- Website
- Washington Deluxe
Bus from Bethesda, MD to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $49–51
- Website
- Washington Deluxe
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At 11Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
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Booking & Getting There
Bethesda to Edison bus services, operated by Tripper Bus, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Bethesda to Edison train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Trenton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Edison is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Bethesda to Edison.
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