How to get from Potomac to Ellicott City by bus?

By bus

To get from Potomac to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the J2 bus from Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the 345 bus from 7th St NW & Constitution Ave Eb station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

212min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - J2J2
Bus - 7070
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F
    ID 2005506
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    East To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220
    ID 2005471
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    South To Archives
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7 St Nw+Constitution Av NW
    ID 1000880
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7th St NW & Constitution Ave Eb
    ID 12046
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via J2, S2 and 345

To get from Potomac to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the J2 bus from Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 bus and finally take the 345 bus from Constitution Ave & 10th St NW FS Eb station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

200min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - J2J2
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F
    ID 2005506
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    East To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    South To Federal Triangle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th St & Constitution Ave (63 & 64)
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Constitution Ave & 10th St NW FS Eb
    ID 11793
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Potomac to Ellicott City

The distance between Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 56.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potomac to Ellicott City by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Potomac

Potomac is located at Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Westlake Ter & Montgomery Mall.

Metro stations close to Potomac:

  • North Bethesda
  • Grosvenor Metro Station

Bus stations close to Potomac:

  • Westlake Ter & Montgomery Mall
  • Westlake Ter & Motor City Dr
  • Westlake Dr & Lakeview Dr

Public transit stations close to Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Ellicott City is located at Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Long Gate Shopping Center / Montgomery Rd.

Bus stations close to Ellicott City:

  • Long Gate Shopping Center / Montgomery Rd
  • Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy
  • Long Gate P&R

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via J2, S2 and 345

To get from Potomac to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the J2 bus from Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 bus and finally take the 345 bus from Constitution Ave & 10th St NW FS Eb station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

200min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - J2J2
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F
    ID 2005506
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    East To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    South To Federal Triangle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    10th St & Constitution Ave (63 & 64)
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Constitution Ave & 10th St NW FS Eb
    ID 11793
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    91 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Potomac to Ellicott City?

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Bus line J2, Bus line 70, Bus line 345.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Potomac to Ellicott City?

    The alternative route takes 200 minutes, using Bus line J2, Bus line S2, Bus line 345.

  • Is there a direct bus between Potomac and Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Potomac to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The J2 bus line goes from Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F station near Potomac to East To Silver Spring Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till East To Silver Spring Station station near Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Potomac to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Potomac and Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 3 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Potomac to get to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the J2 bus from the Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F stop near Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Potomac and Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the East To Silver Spring Station stop, which is closest to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Potomac to Ellicott City?

    The ride from Potomac to Ellicott City costs $6.00.

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