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

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Potomac is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Potomac is to drive which takes 23 min and costs $3 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Potomac?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Potomac. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Ballston+Bay A, Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW and Friendship Heights+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Fairfax to Potomac?

The distance between Fairfax and Potomac is 35 miles. The road distance is 19 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairfax to Potomac without a car is to subway and bus via Rockville+Bay A which takes 1h 43m and costs $7 - $15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Fairfax to Potomac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Potomac bus from?

Fairfax to Potomac bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from University Dr+North St station.

Where does the Fairfax to Potomac bus arrive?

Fairfax to Potomac bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston+Bay B station.

Can I drive from Fairfax to Potomac?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Potomac is 19 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Fairfax to Potomac.

Where can I stay near Potomac?

There are 1472+ hotels available in Potomac.

Fairfax to Potomac - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Potomac by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

Subway, bus via Rockville+Bay A
best
1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway O
2. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
3. Take the bus from Rockville+Bay A to Falls Rd+River Rdbus M82
1h 43m
$7–14
Drive 18.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fairfax to Potomaccar 18.9 mi
23 min
$4–5
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway O
2. Take the bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NWbus D80
3. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus M82
2h 1m
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fairfax to Potomactaxi 18.9 mi
23 min
$55–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to Ballston+Bay Bbus F50
2. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NWbus A58
3. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NWbus D80 / ...
4. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus M82
3h 18m
$5

Fairfax to Potomac by subway and bus

197Weekly Services

1h 43mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Fairfax to Potomac.

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Distance: 34.8 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Ballston+Bay A, Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW, Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NW, and Friendship Heights+Bay J in around 3h 18m.

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