How to get from North Potomac to Great Falls by bus and metro?

From North Potomac to Great Falls by bus and metro

To get from North Potomac to Great Falls in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 metro lines: take the 43 bus from Traville Gateway Dr & Gudelsky Dr station to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro, then the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the 574 bus from Spring Hill Station + Bus Bay B station to Leesburg Pike And Downey Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.85.

151min$5.85
Bus - 4343
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 574574
Leaves from Traville Gateway Dr & Gudelsky Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North Potomac
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    39 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wiehle Reston East
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Spring Hill
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spring Hill Station + Bus Bay B
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    574 Reston - Town Ctr
  • 11
    Ride to bus station Leesburg Pike And Downey Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Leesburg Pike And Downey Dr
    ID 2666
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North Potomac to Great Falls

The distance between North Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Great Falls, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 43.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Potomac to Great Falls 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 North Potomac

North Potomac is located at North Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Traville Gateway Dr & Shady Grove Rd.

Bus stations close to North Potomac:

  • Traville Gateway Dr & Shady Grove Rd
  • Traville Gateway Dr & Traville Gardens Cir
  • Shady Grove Rd & Traville Gateway Dr

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

Great Falls is located at Great Falls, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Leesburg Pike And Downey Dr.

Metro stations close to Great Falls:

  • Wiehle-Reston

Bus stations close to Great Falls:

  • Leesburg Pike And Downey Dr
  • Leesburg Pike And Colvin Run Rd (West)
  • Baron Cameron Ave And Hunter Mill Rd

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Potomac to Great Falls?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 574.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

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

    The 43 bus line goes from Shady Grove station near North Potomac to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines till Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station near Great Falls in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between North Potomac and Great Falls in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 43 bus from the Shady Grove stop near North Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East stop, which is closest to Great Falls in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from North Potomac to Great Falls?

    The ride from North Potomac to Great Falls costs $5.85.