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How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Potomac by bus and metro?

From Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Potomac by bus and metro

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station station to Metro Center 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 44 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

104min$8.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)
    Metropolitan Washington Arprts, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041, USA
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    54 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Medical Center Metro
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Medical Ctr Station & Bus Bay F
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    West To Montgomery Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F
    ID 2005506
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Potomac by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 47

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 47 bus from Bethesda Station station to Westlake Ter & Motor City Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

113min$7.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)
    Metropolitan Washington Arprts, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041, USA
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    54 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethesda Station
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Rockville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westlake Ter & Motor City Dr
    ID 28406
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Potomac

The distance between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad), Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 40.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) 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 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:

  • Grosvenor Metro Station
  • North Bethesda
  • Twinbrook Metro Station

Train stations close to Potomac:

  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Potomac:

  • Westlake Ter & Montgomery Mall
  • Westlake Ter & Motor City Dr
  • Westlake Dr & Lakeview Dr

Alternative route from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Potomac by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 47

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 47 bus from Bethesda Station station to Westlake Ter & Motor City Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

113min$7.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)
    Metropolitan Washington Arprts, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041, USA
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    54 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethesda Station
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Rockville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westlake Ter & Motor City Dr
    ID 28406
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Potomac?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line J2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Potomac?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct metro between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro line goes from Addison Road station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Metro Center station near Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to get to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from the Addison Road station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the metro at the Metro Center stop, which is closest to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Potomac?

    The ride from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Potomac costs $8.00.

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