How to get from Richmond to Potomac by bus?

By bus

To get from Richmond to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 14 bus from Main + 8th station to Boulevard + Robinhood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2605 bus and finally take the J2 bus from East-West Hw+Waverly St station to Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min.

238min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1414
Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Main + 8th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main + 8th
    ID 1631
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Hermitage/Azaela
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boulevard + Robinhood
    ID 290
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richmond Bus Station
    ID RHD6
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda
    ID 6BE
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East-West Hw+Waverly St
    ID 2001233
    210 yd • 3 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
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 14, FLIXBUS 2605 and 47

To get from Richmond to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 14 bus from Main + 8th station to Boulevard + Robinhood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2605 bus 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 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1414
Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
Bus - 4747
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Main + 8th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main + 8th
    ID 1631
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Hermitage/Azaela
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boulevard + Robinhood
    ID 290
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richmond Bus Station
    ID RHD6
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda
    ID 6BE
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethesda Station
    450 yd • 6 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
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Richmond to Potomac

The distance between Richmond, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 110.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond to Potomac by bus, 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 Richmond

Richmond is located at Richmond, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is 7th + Clay.

Train stations close to Richmond:

  • Pathrichmond Main Street Amtrak Station

Bus stations close to Richmond:

  • 7th + Clay
  • Transfer Station Bay F
  • Transfer Station Bay G

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 14, FLIXBUS 2605 and 47

To get from Richmond to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 14 bus from Main + 8th station to Boulevard + Robinhood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2605 bus 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 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1414
Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
Bus - 4747
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Main + 8th

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main + 8th
    ID 1631
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Hermitage/Azaela
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boulevard + Robinhood
    ID 290
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richmond Bus Station
    ID RHD6
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda
    ID 6BE
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethesda Station
    450 yd • 6 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
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line 14, Bus line FLIXBUS 2605, Bus line J2.

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

    The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Bus line 14, Bus line FLIXBUS 2605, Bus line 47.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

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

    The 14 bus line goes from Main + 8th station near Richmond to Hermitage/Azaela station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Hermitage/Azaela station near Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Richmond and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 3 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the 14 bus from the Main + 8th stop near Richmond in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Hermitage/Azaela stop, which is closest to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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