How to get from Fort Washington to Potomac by bus and metro?

From Fort Washington to Potomac by bus and metro

To get from Fort Washington to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 metro lines: take the P18 bus from Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A station to Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro, then 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 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $10.00. The bus and metro schedule from Fort Washington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Potomac on the Moovit app.

126min$10.00

P18

Leaves from Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Fort Washington
2
P18
Wait for bus
P18
North To Southern Ave Station
3
Ride to bus station
Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F
ID 3004212
48 min
4
Walk to metro station
Southern Ave Metro Station
220 yd • 3 min
5

Wait for metro
METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Greenbelt
6
Ride to metro station
Gallery Place-Chinatown
16 min
7

Wait for metro
METRORAIL RED LINE
Twinbrook
8
Ride to metro station
White Flint
31 min
9
Walk to bus station
Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
ID 25610
60 yd • 1 min
10
26
Wait for bus
26
Montgomery Mall
11
Ride to bus station
Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B
ID 17621
10 min
12
Walk to
Potomac
330 yd • 4 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fort Washington to Potomac by bus and metro via P18, METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 47

To get from Fort Washington to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 metro lines: take the P18 bus from Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A station to Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro, then the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 47 bus from Bethesda Station station to Westlake Dr & Lakeview Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $9.15. The bus and metro schedule from Fort Washington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Potomac on the Moovit app.

128min$9.15

P18

Leaves from Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Fort Washington
2
P18
Wait for bus
P18
North To Southern Ave Station
3
Ride to bus station
Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F
ID 3004212
48 min
4
Walk to metro station
Southern Ave Metro Station
220 yd • 3 min
5

Wait for metro
METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Greenbelt
6
Ride to metro station
Gallery Place-Chinatown
16 min
7

Wait for metro
METRORAIL RED LINE
Twinbrook
8
Ride to metro station
Bethesda Metro Station
22 min
9
Walk to bus station
Bethesda Station
170 yd • 3 min
10
47
Wait for bus
47
Rockville
11
Ride to bus station
Westlake Dr & Lakeview Dr
ID 27168
20 min
12
Walk to
Potomac
200 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Fort Washington to Potomac

The distance between Fort Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 35.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fort Washington 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Fort Washington to Potomac

To check the bus and metro schedule from Fort Washington to Potomac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Fort Washington) and destination (Potomac), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, 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 and metro schedules.

Alternative route from Fort Washington to Potomac by bus and metro via P18, METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 47

To get from Fort Washington to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 metro lines: take the P18 bus from Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A station to Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro, then the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 47 bus from Bethesda Station station to Westlake Dr & Lakeview Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $9.15. The bus and metro schedule from Fort Washington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Potomac on the Moovit app.

128min$9.15

P18

Leaves from Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Fort Washington
2
P18
Wait for bus
P18
North To Southern Ave Station
3
Ride to bus station
Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F
ID 3004212
48 min
4
Walk to metro station
Southern Ave Metro Station
220 yd • 3 min
5

Wait for metro
METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Greenbelt
6
Ride to metro station
Gallery Place-Chinatown
16 min
7

Wait for metro
METRORAIL RED LINE
Twinbrook
8
Ride to metro station
Bethesda Metro Station
22 min
9
Walk to bus station
Bethesda Station
170 yd • 3 min
10
47
Wait for bus
47
Rockville
11
Ride to bus station
Westlake Dr & Lakeview Dr
ID 27168
20 min
12
Walk to
Potomac
200 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Washington to Potomac?
The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line P18, Metro line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 26.
What is the alternative route to get from Fort Washington to Potomac?
The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line P18, Metro line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 47.
Is there a direct bus between Fort Washington and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.
Which bus line goes from Fort Washington to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
The P18 bus line goes from North To Southern Ave Station station near Fort Washington to Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines till Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F station near Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
How long does it take to travel from Fort Washington to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?
The total travel time between Fort Washington and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 6 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Fort Washington to get to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
Get on the P18 bus from the North To Southern Ave Station stop near Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fort Washington and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
Get off the bus at the Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F stop, which is closest to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
How much is the total bus and metro fare from Fort Washington to Potomac?
The ride from Fort Washington to Potomac costs $10.00.

Last updated on May 9, 2026

How to get from Fort Washington to Potomac by bus and metro?

From Fort Washington to Potomac by bus and metro

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Alternative route from Fort Washington to Potomac by bus and metro via P18, METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 47

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Public transit directions from Fort Washington to Potomac

Bus And Metro schedule from Fort Washington to Potomac

Related Routes

Alternative route from Fort Washington to Potomac by bus and metro via P18, METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 47

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