How to get from District de Columbia to Potomac by bus and metro?

District de Columbia to Potomac - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from District de Columbia to Potomac runs from 5:19 AM to 11:55 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 13 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From District de Columbia to Potomac by bus and metro

To get from District de Columbia to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood station to Bethesda Metro Station station. Next, take the 47 bus from Bethesda Station station to Westlake Dr & Lakeview Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $4.80. The bus and metro schedule from District de Columbia may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Potomac on the Moovit app.

73min$4.80
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Bus - 4747
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethesda Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Rockville
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westlake Dr & Lakeview Dr
    ID 27168
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from District de Columbia to Potomac

The distance between District de Columbia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 17.34 mi, which can typically be traveled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from District de Columbia 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 District de Columbia to Potomac

To check the bus and metro schedule from District de Columbia to Potomac using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (District de Columbia) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from District de Columbia to Potomac?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct metro between District de Columbia and Potomac?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which metro line goes from District de Columbia to Potomac?

    The RED metro line goes from Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood station near District de Columbia in Washington to Bethesda Metro Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bethesda Metro Station near Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from District de Columbia to Potomac by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between District de Columbia in Washington and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near District de Columbia to get to Potomac?

    Get on the RED metro from the Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood station near District de Columbia in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between District de Columbia and Potomac?

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

  • How much is the metro fare from District de Columbia to Potomac?

    The ride from District de Columbia to Potomac costs $4.80.

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