Rome2Rio

How to get fromFairfax to Potomacby subway, bus, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Potomac

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Potomac by subway, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway O
    2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    3. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus bus M82
    1h 36m
    $6–7

  2. Drive  18.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to Potomaccar car 18.9 mi
    23 min
    $4–5

  3. Subway, bus via I St NW+15 St NW

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway O
    2. Take the bus from I St NW+15 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NWbus bus D80
    3. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus bus M82
    2h 9m
    $8–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fairfax to Potomactaxi taxi 18.9 mi
    23 min
    $55–70

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to Ballston+Bay Bbus bus F50
    2. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NWbus bus A58
    3. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NWbus bus D80 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus bus M82
    3h 21m
    $5

Fairfax to Potomac by subway and bus

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Fairfax to Potomac.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Ballston+Bay A, Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW, Wisconsin Av NW+Western Av NW, and Friendship Heights+Bay J in around 3h 21m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Southend Airport into central London, Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, and French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.