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

By bus, metro and train

To get from Elkridge 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 MARC train from Dorsey 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 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 2626
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Dorsey

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elkridge
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    47 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
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
    ID 25610
    60 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
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via MARC, METRORAIL RED LINE and J2

To get from Elkridge 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 MARC train from Dorsey 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 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Dorsey

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elkridge
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    47 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
    28 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
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Public transit directions from Elkridge to Potomac

The distance between Elkridge, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 42.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elkridge 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 Elkridge

Elkridge is located at Elkridge, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Dorsey.

Bus stations close to Elkridge:

  • Dorsey
  • Dorsey Marc Sb
  • Dorsey Marc Station

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 & Fernwood Rd.

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:

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

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via MARC, METRORAIL RED LINE and J2

To get from Elkridge 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 MARC train from Dorsey 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 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Dorsey

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elkridge
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    47 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
    28 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 26.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line J2.

  • Is there a direct train between Elkridge 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 1 hr 55 min.

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

    The MARC train line goes from Washington station near Elkridge to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Union Station station near Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Elkridge and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train, metro and bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the MARC train from the Washington station near Elkridge in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the train at the Union Station stop, which is closest to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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