How to get from Norfolk to Potomac by bus, metro and train?

From Norfolk to Potomac by bus, metro and train

To get from Norfolk to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 47 bus from Bethesda Station station to Westlake Ter & Motor City Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 51 min.

351min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethesda Station
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Rockville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westlake Ter & Motor City Dr
    ID 28406
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Norfolk to Potomac by bus, metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, METRORAIL RED LINE and J2

To get from Norfolk to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the J2 bus from Medical Ctr Station & Bus Bay F station to Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 52 min.

352min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Medical Center Metro
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Medical Ctr Station & Bus Bay F
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    West To Montgomery Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F
    ID 2005506
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Norfolk to Potomac

The distance between Norfolk, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 235.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 351 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Norfolk to Potomac by bus, metro and train, 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 Norfolk

Norfolk is located at Norfolk, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Saint Pauls & Wood.

Bus stations close to Norfolk:

  • Saint Pauls & Wood
  • Saint Pauls & Charlotte
  • Brambleton & Lincoln

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

Potomac is located at Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Westlake Dr & Democracy Blvd.

Metro stations close to Potomac:

  • Twinbrook Metro Station
  • North Bethesda
  • Grosvenor Metro Station

Train stations close to Potomac:

  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Potomac:

  • Westlake Dr & Democracy Blvd
  • Rockledge Dr+Westlake Ter
  • Rockledge Dr & Fernwood Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Norfolk to Potomac by bus, metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, METRORAIL RED LINE and J2

To get from Norfolk to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the J2 bus from Medical Ctr Station & Bus Bay F station to Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 52 min.

352min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Medical Center Metro
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Medical Ctr Station & Bus Bay F
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    West To Montgomery Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F
    ID 2005506
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 351 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 47.

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

    The alternative route takes 352 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line J2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 51 min.

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

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Norfolk Station station near Norfolk to Boston station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Boston station near Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Norfolk and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train, metro and bus is about 5 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Norfolk Station station near Norfolk in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the train at the Boston stop, which is closest to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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