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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Potomacby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Potomac by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationtrainNortheast Regional
    3h 21m
    $24–642

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union StationbusFlixBus 2601 / ...
    4h 13m
    $27–49

  3. Drive 141.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Potomaccar141.2 mi
    2h 41m
    $26–38

  4. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)planePHL - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway
    3. Take the bus from Rockville+Bay A to Falls Rd+River Rdbus
    4h 5m
    $81–553

  5. Bus via Silver Spring Station & Bay 106

    1. Take the bus from Spring Garden to Silver SpringbusNew York
    4h 31m
    $24–54

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)planePHL - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
    4h 43m
    $237–539

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

Calendar197Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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