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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Potomac is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Potomac is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Potomac?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Potomac. However, there are services departing from I St NW+17 St NW and arriving at Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Friendship Heights+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Washington to Potomac?

The distance between Washington and Potomac is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Potomac without a car is to subway and bus which takes 59 min and costs $5 - $7.

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

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Washington to Potomac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Potomac bus from?

Washington to Potomac bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from I St NW+17 St NW station.

Where does the Washington to Potomac bus arrive?

Washington to Potomac bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Friendship Heights+Bay C station.

Can I drive from Washington to Potomac?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Potomac is 14 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Washington to Potomac.

Where can I stay near Potomac?

There are 1341+ hotels available in Potomac.

Washington to Potomac - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Potomac by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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
best
1. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
2. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to River Rd+Counselman Rdbus M82
59 min
$5–7
Drive 14.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Potomaccar 14.3 mi
24 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington to Potomactaxi 14.3 mi
24 min
$40–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Friendship Heights+Bay Cbus D80
2. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus M82
1h 32m
$5

Washington to Potomac by subway and bus

195Weekly Services

59 minAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 13.4 mi
Duration: 59 min

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 Friendship Heights+Bay C and Friendship Heights+Bay J in around 1h 32m.

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