How to get from Howard County to Potomac by bus?

From Howard County to Potomac by bus

To get from Howard County to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 503 bus from Mall In Columbia station to Cherry Ln / Van Dusen Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Z7 bus and finally take the J2 bus from Silver Spring+Bay 102 station to Montgomery Mall+Bay F station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Howard County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Potomac on the Moovit app.

202min$3.00
Bus - 503503
Bus - Z7Z7
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Mall In Columbia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Howard County
  • 2
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Towne Centre Laurel
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cherry Ln / Van Dusen Rd
    ID 30043
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cherry Lane And Kalmia Drive
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - Z7Z7
    Wait for bus
    Z7
    South To Silver Spring
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bay 115
    ID 2005466
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    West To Montgomery Mall Via Bethesda
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montgomery Mall+Bay F
    ID 2005506
    52 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 Howard County to Potomac

The distance between Howard County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 44.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard County 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.

Bus schedule from Howard County to Potomac

To check the bus schedule from Howard County to Potomac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Howard County) and destination (Potomac), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Howard County to Potomac?

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Bus line 503, Bus line Z7, Bus line J2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Howard County 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 22 min.

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

    The 503 bus line goes from Towne Centre Laurel station near Howard County to Cherry Ln / Van Dusen Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cherry Ln / Van Dusen Rd station near Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Howard County and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 3 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 503 bus from the Towne Centre Laurel stop near Howard County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Cherry Ln / Van Dusen Rd stop, which is closest to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Howard County to Potomac?

    The ride from Howard County to Potomac costs $3.00.

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