There are 7 ways to get from Scranton to Potomac by plane, subway, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, subway
best- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane AVP - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 23m$89–374Drive 223.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scranton to Potomaccar 223.3 mi
4h 22m$41–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2686
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
6h 28m$79–172Bus, train via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
6h 31m$88–731Bus
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
8h 36m$46–117Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus New York
8h 57m$87–146Bus #2 (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Scranton to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
9h 6m$61–99
Scranton to Potomac by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton to Potomac is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton to Potomac is to fly and subway which takes 3h 23m and costs $85 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Scranton to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Scranton and arriving at Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Philadelphia, Silver Spring Station & Bay 106 and Friendship Heights+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Scranton and Potomac is 238 miles. The road distance is 224.6 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton to Potomac without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 28m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Scranton to Potomac, including transfers.
Scranton to Potomac bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Scranton station.
Scranton to Potomac bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Philadelphia 30th St Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton to Potomac is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Scranton to Potomac.
There are 1234+ hotels available in Potomac.
What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Scranton, Pa to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform, and Friendship Heights+Bay J in around 8h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- customerservice@martzbus.com
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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