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

By bus, metro and train

To get from Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 6 hr 1 min.

361min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Roanoke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roanoke
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    298 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
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, METRORAIL RED LINE and 26

To get from Roanoke 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 Roanoke station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 26 bus from Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station to Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 22 min.

382min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 2626
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Roanoke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roanoke
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    298 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
    North Bethesda
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
    ID 25610
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Montgomery Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 17621
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Roanoke to Potomac

The distance between Roanoke, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 236.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 361 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Roanoke 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 Roanoke

Roanoke is located at Roanoke, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is 3rd St Station Slip A.

Train stations close to Roanoke:

  • Roanoke

Bus stations close to Roanoke:

  • 3rd St Station Slip A
  • 3rd St Station Star Line
  • 3rd St Station Slip B

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 Rockledge Dr+Westlake Ter.

Metro stations close to Potomac:

  • Grosvenor Metro Station
  • North Bethesda
  • Twinbrook Metro Station

Train stations close to Potomac:

  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Potomac:

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

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, METRORAIL RED LINE and 26

To get from Roanoke 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 Roanoke station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 26 bus from Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station to Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 22 min.

382min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 2626
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Roanoke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roanoke
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    298 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
    North Bethesda
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
    ID 25610
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Montgomery Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 17621
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 361 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line J2.

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

    The alternative route takes 382 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 26.

  • Is there a direct train between Roanoke 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 6 hr 1 min.

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

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Roanoke station near Roanoke 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 Roanoke to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train, metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Roanoke and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train, metro and bus is about 6 hr 1 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Roanoke 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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