How to get from Potomac to Fort Washington by bus and metro?

From Potomac to Fort Washington by bus and metro

To get from Potomac to Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 metro lines: take the 26 bus from Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B station to Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro, then the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro, then the NH1 bus and finally take the 35S bus from St George Blvd & Waterfront St station to Swan Creek Rd & Olde Forte Village Shopping Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

158min$11.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - NH1NH1
Bus - 35S35S
Walk to Fort Washington
Leaves from Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 17621
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
    ID 25542
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    White Flint
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    31 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay M, K, L, J
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - NH1NH1
    Wait for bus
    NH1
    West To National Harbor
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St George Blvd & Waterfront St
    ID 3004076
    33 min
  • 12
    Bus - 35S35S
    Wait for bus
    35S
    Olde Fort Village Shopping Center
  • 13
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swan Creek Rd & Olde Forte Village Shopping Center
    29 min
  • 14
    Walk to Fort Washington
    Walk to
    Fort Washington
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Potomac to Fort Washington by bus and metro via 26, METRORAIL RED LINE, METRORAIL GREEN LINE and P18

To get from Potomac to Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 metro lines: take the 26 bus from Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B station to Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro, then the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the P18 bus from Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F station to Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

160min$10.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - P18P18
Leaves from Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 17621
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
    ID 25542
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    White Flint
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    31 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F
    ID 3004212
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 10
    Bus - P18P18
    Wait for bus
    P18
    South To Fort Washington Park & Ride
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A
    Ride to bus station
    Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A
    ID 3002813
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Potomac to Fort Washington

The distance between Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Fort Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 39.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potomac to Fort Washington by bus and metro, 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
  • Twinbrook Metro Station

Train stations close to Potomac:

  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Potomac:

  • Westlake Ter & Montgomery Mall
  • Westlake Dr & Lakeview Dr
  • Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay A

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

Fort Washington is located at Fort Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A.

Bus stations close to Fort Washington:

  • Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A
  • Gable La + Merck Pl
  • Gable Ln + Merck Pl

Related Routes

Alternative route from Potomac to Fort Washington by bus and metro via 26, METRORAIL RED LINE, METRORAIL GREEN LINE and P18

To get from Potomac to Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 metro lines: take the 26 bus from Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B station to Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro, then the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the P18 bus from Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F station to Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

160min$10.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - P18P18
Leaves from Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 17621
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
    ID 25542
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    White Flint
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    31 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F
    ID 3004212
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 10
    Bus - P18P18
    Wait for bus
    P18
    South To Fort Washington Park & Ride
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A
    Ride to bus station
    Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A
    ID 3002813
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 26, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Metro line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line NH1, Bus line 35S.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Potomac to Fort Washington?

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 26, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Metro line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line P18.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 38 min.

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

    The 26 bus line goes from Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B station near Potomac to Glenmont station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines till Glenmont station near Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Potomac and Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the 26 bus from the Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B stop near Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Glenmont stop, which is closest to Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Potomac to Fort Washington?

    The ride from Potomac to Fort Washington costs $11.00.

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