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How to get from Arcola to Potomac by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Arcola to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 281 bus from Stone Ridge II 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 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $16.80.

136min$16.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 281281
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Stone Ridge II

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stone Ridge II
    ID 366
    0.86 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Dc All Stops Via East Gate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St NW & 17th St NW (Main) West
    ID 1001229
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut North
    120 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
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Medical Ctr Station & Bus Bay F
    50 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
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 281, METRORAIL RED LINE and J1

To get from Arcola to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 281 bus from Stone Ridge II 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 J1 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 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $16.80.

140min$16.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 281281
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - J1J1
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Stone Ridge II

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stone Ridge II
    ID 366
    0.86 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Dc All Stops Via East Gate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St NW & 17th St NW (Main) West
    ID 1001229
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut North
    120 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
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Medical Ctr Station & Bus Bay F
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J1J1
    Wait for bus
    J1
    West To Mont Mall Via Jones Br Rd + Battery Ln
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F
    ID 2005506
    21 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 Arcola to Potomac

The distance between Arcola, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 52.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arcola 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 Arcola

Arcola is located at Arcola, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Stone Springs Hospital 2 Near Medical Dr (Shelter).

Bus stations close to Arcola:

  • Stone Springs Hospital 2 Near Medical Dr (Shelter)
  • Dulles South Park And Ride In Village Center
  • Millstream Drive at Fremont Preserve Square

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 & Lakeview Dr.

Metro stations close to Potomac:

  • North Bethesda
  • Twinbrook Metro Station
  • Grosvenor Metro Station

Train stations close to Potomac:

  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Potomac:

  • Westlake Dr & Lakeview Dr
  • Westlake Dr & Arizona Cir
  • Westlake Ter & Montgomery Mall

Alternative route by bus and metro via 281, METRORAIL RED LINE and J1

To get from Arcola to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 281 bus from Stone Ridge II 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 J1 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 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $16.80.

140min$16.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 281281
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - J1J1
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Stone Ridge II

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stone Ridge II
    ID 366
    0.86 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 281281
    Wait for bus
    281
    Dc All Stops Via East Gate
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St NW & 17th St NW (Main) West
    ID 1001229
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut North
    120 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
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Medical Ctr Station & Bus Bay F
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J1J1
    Wait for bus
    J1
    West To Mont Mall Via Jones Br Rd + Battery Ln
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F
    ID 2005506
    21 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 Arcola to Potomac?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 281, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line J2.

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

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 281, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line J1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arcola 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 2 hr 16 min.

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

    The 281 bus line goes from Stone Ridge II station near Arcola to Dc All Stops Via East Gate station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Dc All Stops Via East Gate station near Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Arcola and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 281 bus from the Stone Ridge II stop near Arcola in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dc All Stops Via East Gate stop, which is closest to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Arcola to Potomac costs $16.80.

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