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

The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Potomac is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Potomac is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Potomac?

No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Charlottesville Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW and Friendship Heights+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Charlottesville to Potomac?

The distance between Charlottesville and Potomac is 136 miles. The road distance is 114.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Potomac without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $20 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Charlottesville to Potomac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charlottesville to Potomac bus from?

Charlottesville to Potomac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.

Train or bus from Charlottesville to Potomac?

The best way to get from Charlottesville to Potomac is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs $20 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Charlottesville to Potomac bus arrive?

Charlottesville to Potomac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charlottesville to Potomac?

Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Potomac is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Charlottesville to Potomac.

Where can I stay near Potomac?

There are 1377+ hotels available in Potomac.

Charlottesville to Potomac - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Potomac by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
3h 51m
$21–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union StationLynchburg
5h 46m
Drive 113.8 mi
1. Drive from Charlottesville to Potomac113.8 mi
2h 22m
$21–30
Fly, subway
1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)CHO - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
3h 28m
$75–346
Bus via Friendship Heights+Bay J (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0600
6h 8m
$33–70

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

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3h 51mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $15–240 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Washington Union Station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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