How to get from Potomac to National Mall by bus and metro?

Potomac to National Mall - Bus Schedule

The 26 bus from Potomac to National Mall runs from 12:25 AM to 11:35 PM, with departures every 15 min-4 hr. The trip takes about 57 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Potomac to National Mall by bus and metro

To get from Potomac to National Mall in Washington, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 26 bus from Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B station to North Bethesda Station & Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the ORANGE metro from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station to Smithsonian Metrorail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Potomac may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to National Mall on the Moovit app.

57min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2626
Metro - RED
Metro - ORANGE
Walk to National Mall
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
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Bethesda Station & Bay B
    ID 25542
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    North Bethesda - East Side Of Rockville Pike at Marinelli Rd.
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    24 min
  • 7
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to National Mall
    Walk to
    National Mall
    Madison Dr NW
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Potomac to National Mall

The distance between Potomac, Washington and National Mall, Washington is approximately 16.27 mi, which can typically be traveled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potomac to National Mall by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Potomac to National Mall

To check the bus and metro schedule from Potomac to National Mall using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Potomac) and destination (National Mall), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Potomac to National Mall?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 26, Metro line RED, Metro line ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Potomac and National Mall?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total traveling time is 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Potomac to National Mall?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Potomac to National Mall by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and National Mall in Washington by bus and metro is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Potomac to get to National Mall?

    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 traveling between Potomac and National Mall?

    Get off the bus at the North Bethesda Station & Bay B station, which is closest to National Mall in Washington.

  • How much is the bus fare from Potomac to National Mall?

    The ride from Potomac to National Mall costs $1.00.

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