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.

126min$10.00
Bus - P18P18
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 2626
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fort Washington
  • 2
    Bus - P18P18
    Wait for bus
    P18
    North To Southern Ave Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F
    ID 3004212
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    16 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Twinbrook
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    White Flint
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
    ID 25610
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Montgomery Mall
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 17621
    10 min
  • 12
    Walk to Potomac
    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.

128min$9.15
Bus - P18P18
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fort Washington
  • 2
    Bus - P18P18
    Wait for bus
    P18
    North To Southern Ave Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F
    ID 3004212
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    16 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Twinbrook
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethesda Station
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 10
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Rockville
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westlake Dr & Lakeview Dr
    ID 27168
    20 min
  • 12
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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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.

Public transit stations close to Fort Washington

Fort Washington is located at Fort Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Ft Washingtn P+R.

Bus stations close to Fort Washington:

  • Ft Washingtn P+R
  • Gable Ln+Merck Pl
  • Livingston Rd + Olde Forte Village Shopping Center

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 Ter & Montgomery Mall.

Metro stations close to Potomac:

  • White Flint
  • Grosvenor Metro Station
  • Medical Center Metro

Train stations close to Potomac:

  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Potomac:

  • Westlake Ter & Montgomery Mall
  • Westlake Dr & Lakeview Dr
  • Montgomery Mall Transit Center & Bay A

Related Routes

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.

128min$9.15
Bus - P18P18
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fort Washington
  • 2
    Bus - P18P18
    Wait for bus
    P18
    North To Southern Ave Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F
    ID 3004212
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    16 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Twinbrook
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethesda Station
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 10
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Rockville
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westlake Dr & Lakeview Dr
    ID 27168
    20 min
  • 12
    Walk to Potomac
    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.

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