There are 9 ways to get from New Jersey to Potomac by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
3h 56m$61–128Drive 222.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Potomaccar 222.3 mi
4h 5m$41–59Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
6h 8m$42–63Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus
4h 3m$909–1,615Bus
- Take the bus from Newark to Silver Springbus Ppb 8448
6h 48m$49–83Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 43m$559–1,514Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus
4h 47m$968–1,332Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus
5h 25m$98–637Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- 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
5h 20m$968–1,231
New Jersey to Potomac by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Potomac is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Potomac is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $60 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW and Friendship Heights+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between New Jersey and Potomac is 230 miles. The road distance is 223.6 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Potomac without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from New Jersey to Potomac, including transfers.
New Jersey to Potomac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Potomac is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
New Jersey to Potomac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
New Jersey to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Potomac is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from New Jersey to Potomac.
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