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How to get fromWashington to Potomacby subway, bus, taxi or car

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

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus bus M82
    1h 1m
    $5–7

  2. Drive 14.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Potomaccar car 14.3 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

  3. Subway, bus via Rockville+Bay A

    1. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the bus from Rockville+Bay A to Falls Rd+River Rdbus bus M82
    1h 13m
    $5–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington to Potomactaxi taxi 14.3 mi
    24 min
    $45–55

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NWbus bus D80
    2. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus bus M82
    1h 29m
    $5

Washington to Potomac by subway and bus

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NW and Friendship Heights+Bay J in around 1h 29m.

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