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How to get from Potomac to Kettering by bus?

From Potomac to Kettering by bus

To get from Potomac to Kettering 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 F4 bus and finally take the 21 bus from New Carrollton Metrorail Station at Bus Bay F station to Largo Road at Watkins Park Drive station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

398min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - J2J2
Bus - F4F4
Bus - 2121
Walk to Kettering
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
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 223
    ID 2005474
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    East To New Carrollton Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay H
    ID 3003182
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Carrollton Metrorail Station at Bus Bay F
    ID 33911
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Courthouse at Judges Drive
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Largo Road at Watkins Park Drive
    ID 32098
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kettering
    Walk to
    Kettering
    1.97 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Potomac to Kettering by bus via J2, F4 and 21X

To get from Potomac to Kettering 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 F4 bus and finally take the 21X bus from New Carrollton Metrorail Station at Bus Bay F station to Motor Vehicle Administration at North Side Of Mva Building station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

408min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - J2J2
Bus - F4F4
Bus - 21X21X
Walk to Kettering
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
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 223
    ID 2005474
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    East To New Carrollton Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay H
    ID 3003182
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Carrollton Metrorail Station at Bus Bay F
    ID 33911
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 21X21X
    Wait for bus
    21X
    Prince George's Community College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Motor Vehicle Administration at North Side Of Mva Building
    ID 37777
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kettering
    Walk to
    Kettering
    2.29 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Potomac to Kettering

The distance between Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Kettering, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 36.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 398 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potomac to Kettering 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 Kettering, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Kettering is located at Kettering, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Md 193+Chesterton Dr.

Metro stations close to Kettering:

  • Downtown Largo Metro Station

Bus stations close to Kettering:

  • Md 193+Chesterton Dr
  • Watkins Park Dr+Chesterton Dr
  • Watkins Park Dr+Cambleton Dr

Alternative route from Potomac to Kettering by bus via J2, F4 and 21X

To get from Potomac to Kettering 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 F4 bus and finally take the 21X bus from New Carrollton Metrorail Station at Bus Bay F station to Motor Vehicle Administration at North Side Of Mva Building station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

408min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - J2J2
Bus - F4F4
Bus - 21X21X
Walk to Kettering
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
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 223
    ID 2005474
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    East To New Carrollton Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay H
    ID 3003182
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Carrollton Metrorail Station at Bus Bay F
    ID 33911
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 21X21X
    Wait for bus
    21X
    Prince George's Community College
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Motor Vehicle Administration at North Side Of Mva Building
    ID 37777
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kettering
    Walk to
    Kettering
    2.29 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Potomac to Kettering?

    The fastest way takes 398 minutes, using Bus line J2, Bus line F4, Bus line 21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Potomac to Kettering?

    The alternative route takes 408 minutes, using Bus line J2, Bus line F4, Bus line 21X.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 38 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Potomac and Kettering in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 6 hr 38 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Potomac to Kettering?

    The ride from Potomac to Kettering costs $5.00.