How to get from Anacostia Metro Station to Potomac by bus?

By bus

To get from Anacostia Metro Station to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the A6 bus from Anacostia Station & Bus Bay L, K, J, H station to SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the J2 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102 station to Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

118min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - A6A6
Bus - 7070
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Anacostia Station & Bus Bay L, K, J, H

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anacostia Station & Bus Bay L, K, J, H
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - A6A6
    Wait for bus
    A6
    North To L'Enfant Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220
    ID 2005471
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    20 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
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via A6, S2 and J2

To get from Anacostia Metro Station to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the A6 bus from Anacostia Station & Bus Bay L, K, J, H station to SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 bus and finally take the J2 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102 station to Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

118min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - A6A6
Bus - S2S2
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Anacostia Station & Bus Bay L, K, J, H

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anacostia Station & Bus Bay L, K, J, H
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - A6A6
    Wait for bus
    A6
    North To L'Enfant Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    30 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
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Potomac
    Walk to
    Potomac
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Anacostia Metro Station to Potomac

The distance between Anacostia Metro Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Potomac, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 21.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Anacostia Metro Station to Potomac by bus, 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 Anacostia Metro Station

Anacostia Metro Station is located at Anacostia Metro Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Howard Rd Se+Anacostia.

Metro stations close to Anacostia Metro Station:

  • Potomac Ave
  • Eastern Market
  • Navy Yard Metro Station

Bus stations close to Anacostia Metro Station:

  • Howard Rd Se+Anacostia
  • Anacostia Station Bus Bay F
  • Anacostia Station & Bus Bay G

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via A6, S2 and J2

To get from Anacostia Metro Station to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the A6 bus from Anacostia Station & Bus Bay L, K, J, H station to SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 bus and finally take the J2 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102 station to Montgomery Mall+Bus Bay F station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

118min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - A6A6
Bus - S2S2
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Potomac
Leaves from Anacostia Station & Bus Bay L, K, J, H

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anacostia Station & Bus Bay L, K, J, H
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - A6A6
    Wait for bus
    A6
    North To L'Enfant Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    30 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
    33 min
  • 9
    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 Anacostia Metro Station to Potomac?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line A6, Bus line 70, Bus line J2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Anacostia Metro Station to Potomac?

    The alternative route takes 118 minutes, using Bus line A6, Bus line S2, Bus line J2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Anacostia Metro Station and Potomac?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Anacostia Metro Station to Potomac?

    The A6 bus line goes from Anacostia Station & Bus Bay L, K, J, H station near Anacostia Metro Station in Washington to North To L'Enfant Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North To L'Enfant Plaza station near Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Anacostia Metro Station to Potomac by bus?

    The total travel time between Anacostia Metro Station in Washington and Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Anacostia Metro Station to get to Potomac?

    Get on the A6 bus from the Anacostia Station & Bus Bay L, K, J, H stop near Anacostia Metro Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Anacostia Metro Station and Potomac?

    Get off the bus at the North To L'Enfant Plaza stop, which is closest to Potomac in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Anacostia Metro Station to Potomac?

    The ride from Anacostia Metro Station to Potomac costs $6.00.

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