How to get from Loudoun County to Potomac by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Loudoun County to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 481 bus from Dulles Transit Center station to K St NW & 17th St NW (Main) West 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 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $16.80.

103min$16.80
Bus - 481481
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Dulles Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Loudoun County
  • 2
    Bus - 481481
    Wait for bus
    481
    Dc All Stops
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St NW & 17th St NW (Main) West
    ID 1001229
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut North
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 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
    18 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
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 481, METRORAIL RED LINE and 26

To get from Loudoun County to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 481 bus from Dulles Transit Center station to K St NW & 17th St NW (Main) West 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 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $17.20.

112min$17.20
Bus - 481481
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 2626
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Dulles Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Loudoun County
  • 2
    Bus - 481481
    Wait for bus
    481
    Dc All Stops
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St NW & 17th St NW (Main) West
    ID 1001229
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut North
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    North Bethesda
    25 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
    12 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 Loudoun County to Potomac

The distance between Loudoun County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 39.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Loudoun County to Potomac by bus and metro, 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 Loudoun County

Loudoun County is located at Loudoun County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Pacific Blvd & Indian Creek Dr.

Metro stations close to Loudoun County:

  • Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station
  • Loudoun Gateway Metrorail Station
  • Innovation Center Metrorail Station

Bus stations close to Loudoun County:

  • Pacific Blvd & Indian Creek Dr
  • Pacific Blvd & Business Ct
  • Shaw Rd And Falke Plaza

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:

  • Grosvenor Metro Station
  • Twinbrook Metro Station
  • North Bethesda

Train stations close to Potomac:

  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Potomac:

  • Westlake Dr & Democracy Blvd
  • Westlake Ter & Motor City Dr
  • Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay A

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via 481, METRORAIL RED LINE and 26

To get from Loudoun County to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 481 bus from Dulles Transit Center station to K St NW & 17th St NW (Main) West 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 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $17.20.

112min$17.20
Bus - 481481
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 2626
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Dulles Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Loudoun County
  • 2
    Bus - 481481
    Wait for bus
    481
    Dc All Stops
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St NW & 17th St NW (Main) West
    ID 1001229
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut North
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    North Bethesda
    25 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
    12 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 Loudoun County to Potomac?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 481, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line J2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Loudoun County to Potomac?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 481, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 26.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

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

    The 481 bus line goes from Dc All Stops station near Loudoun County to K St NW & 17th St NW (Main) West station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till K St NW & 17th St NW (Main) West station near Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Loudoun County and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 481 bus from the Dc All Stops stop near Loudoun County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the K St NW & 17th St NW (Main) West stop, which is closest to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Loudoun County to Potomac?

    The ride from Loudoun County to Potomac costs $16.80.

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