There are 9 ways to get from Allentown to Potomac by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 53m$65–697Drive 170 mi
cheapest- Drive from Allentown to Potomaccar 170 mi
3h 43m$31–45Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Allentown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2651
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
7h 16m$35–63Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Allentown to Newarkbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 58m$971–1,678Bus
- Take the bus from Allentown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2651
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
8h 9m$51–113Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
5h 42m$990–1,354Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Wyoming Valley Mallbus
- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane AVP - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 37m$134–538Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 11m$990–1,253Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Allentown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MDT - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 33m$54–333
Allentown to Potomac by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Allentown to Potomac is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Allentown to Potomac is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Allentown to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Allentown and arriving at Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Philadelphia Bus Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW and Friendship Heights+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Allentown and Potomac is 205 miles. The road distance is 171 miles.
The best way to get from Allentown to Potomac without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 53m and costs $65 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Allentown to Potomac, including transfers.
Allentown to Potomac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Allentown station.
Allentown to Potomac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Allentown to Potomac is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Allentown to Potomac.
There are 1354+ hotels available in Potomac.
What companies run services between Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Allentown to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NW, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW, Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NW, and Friendship Heights+Bay J in around 7h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Wyoming Valley Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
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