What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Potomac?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Potomac is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 10h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Potomac?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Potomac is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $800 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Potomac?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Potomac. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Friendship Heights+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Potomac?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Boston to Potomac?

The distance between Boston and Potomac is 421 miles. The road distance is 441.3 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Potomac without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Potomac without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs $150 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Potomac?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Boston to Potomac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Potomac bus from?

Boston to Potomac bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Potomac train from?

Boston to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Potomac?

The best way to get from Boston to Potomac is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $800 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 8h 11m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 10h 32m.

Where does the Boston to Potomac bus arrive?

Boston to Potomac bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Boston to Potomac train arrive?

Boston to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Potomac?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Potomac is 441 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Boston to Potomac.

Where can I stay near Potomac?

There are 1237+ hotels available in Potomac.

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Potomac by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
3h 3m
$809–1,185
Bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
10h 32m
$78–148
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 11m
$153–299
Drive 438.7 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Potomaccar 438.7 mi
8h 11m
$81–116
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 35m
$513–1,067
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h 45m
$144–1,481
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 30m
$129–872
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2605
10h 55m
$78–145

Boston to Potomac by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

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8h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 418.4 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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