How to get from Harpers Ferry to Poolesville, Maryland by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Harpers Ferry to Poolesville, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CAPITOL LIMITED train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak station to Rockville Amtrak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus and finally take the 76 bus from Darnestown Rd & Orchard Dr station to Fisher Ave & Norris Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min.

237min
Train - CAPITOL LIMITEDCAPITOL LIMITED
Bus - 5656
Bus - 7676
Walk to Poolesville, Maryland
Leaves from Harpers Ferry Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harpers Ferry
  • 2
    Train - CAPITOL LIMITEDCAPITOL LIMITED
    Wait for train
    CAPITOL LIMITED
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville Amtrak
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Station & Bay E - West
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Lakeforest Edison Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Darnestown Rd & Orchard Dr
    ID 21684
    32 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Poolesville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fisher Ave & Norris Rd
    ID 30068
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Poolesville, Maryland
    Walk to
    Poolesville, Maryland
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CAPITOL LIMITED, 54 and 76

To get from Harpers Ferry to Poolesville, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CAPITOL LIMITED train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak station to Rockville Amtrak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 54 bus and finally take the 76 bus from Diamondback Dr & Story Dr station to Fisher Ave & Norris Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min.

237min
Train - CAPITOL LIMITEDCAPITOL LIMITED
Bus - 5454
Bus - 7676
Walk to Poolesville, Maryland
Leaves from Harpers Ferry Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harpers Ferry
  • 2
    Train - CAPITOL LIMITEDCAPITOL LIMITED
    Wait for train
    CAPITOL LIMITED
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville Amtrak
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Station & Bay E - West
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Lakeforest
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diamondback Dr & Story Dr
    ID 21834
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Poolesville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fisher Ave & Norris Rd
    ID 30068
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Poolesville, Maryland
    Walk to
    Poolesville, Maryland
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harpers Ferry to Poolesville, Maryland

The distance between Harpers Ferry, Montgomery County and Poolesville, Maryland, Montgomery County is approximately 56.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 237 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harpers Ferry to Poolesville, Maryland by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Montgomery County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry is located at Harpers Ferry, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is Harpers Ferry.

Bus stations close to Harpers Ferry:

  • Harpers Ferry
  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Public transit stations close to Poolesville, Maryland, Montgomery County

Poolesville, Maryland is located at Poolesville, Maryland, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is Fisher Ave & Fyffe Rd.

Bus stations close to Poolesville, Maryland:

  • Fisher Ave & Fyffe Rd
  • Fisher Ave & Milford Mill Rd
  • W Willard Rd & Westerley Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CAPITOL LIMITED, 54 and 76

To get from Harpers Ferry to Poolesville, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CAPITOL LIMITED train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak station to Rockville Amtrak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 54 bus and finally take the 76 bus from Diamondback Dr & Story Dr station to Fisher Ave & Norris Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 57 min.

237min
Train - CAPITOL LIMITEDCAPITOL LIMITED
Bus - 5454
Bus - 7676
Walk to Poolesville, Maryland
Leaves from Harpers Ferry Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harpers Ferry
  • 2
    Train - CAPITOL LIMITEDCAPITOL LIMITED
    Wait for train
    CAPITOL LIMITED
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville Amtrak
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Station & Bay E - West
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Lakeforest
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diamondback Dr & Story Dr
    ID 21834
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Poolesville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fisher Ave & Norris Rd
    ID 30068
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Poolesville, Maryland
    Walk to
    Poolesville, Maryland
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harpers Ferry to Poolesville, Maryland?

    The fastest way takes 237 minutes, using Bus line CAPITOL LIMITED, Bus line 56, Bus line 76.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harpers Ferry to Poolesville, Maryland?

    The alternative route takes 237 minutes, using Bus line CAPITOL LIMITED, Bus line 54, Bus line 76.

  • Is there a direct train between Harpers Ferry and Poolesville, Maryland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Harpers Ferry to Poolesville, Maryland?

    The CAPITOL LIMITED train line goes from Washington station near Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County to Rockville Amtrak station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Rockville Amtrak station near Poolesville, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harpers Ferry to Poolesville, Maryland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County and Poolesville, Maryland in Montgomery County by train and bus is about 3 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Harpers Ferry to get to Poolesville, Maryland?

    Get on the CAPITOL LIMITED train from the Washington station near Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Harpers Ferry and Poolesville, Maryland?

    Get off the train at the Rockville Amtrak stop, which is closest to Poolesville, Maryland in Montgomery County.

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