What is the cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Potomac?

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Potomac is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lancaster to Potomac?

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Potomac is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Potomac?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Harrisburg Bus Station and Friendship Heights+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Potomac?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station and arriving at Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Potomac?

The distance between Lancaster and Potomac is 258 miles. The road distance is 104.7 miles.

How do I travel from Lancaster to Potomac without a car?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Potomac without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $60 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Lancaster to Potomac?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Lancaster to Potomac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Potomac bus from?

Lancaster to Potomac bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Potomac train from?

Lancaster to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lancaster to Potomac?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Potomac is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $60 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Lancaster to Potomac bus arrive?

Lancaster to Potomac bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Lancaster to Potomac train arrive?

Lancaster to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Lancaster to Potomac?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Potomac is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Lancaster to Potomac.

Where can I stay near Potomac?

There are 1370+ hotels available in Potomac.

Lancaster to Potomac - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 18 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to Potomac by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
6h 51m
$63–711
Drive 104.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lancaster to Potomaccar 104.1 mi
2h 36m
$19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 45m
$29–52
Line 18 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETownbus 18
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Baltimore to Silver Springbus
8h 12m

Lancaster to Potomac by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

27Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 256.7 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to River Rd+Counselman Rd via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform, and Friendship Heights+Bay J in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, Greyhound-us operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 15m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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