There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to North Potomac by plane, subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- 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 Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway
3h 42m$83–581Bus via Baltimore
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
- Take the bus from Warner St to SHADY GROVE & stationbus 201
7h 56m$25–42Train, subway, line 301 bus
- Take the train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Air
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from Rockville Station & Bay L to Travilah Rd & Mccrossin Lnbus 301
4h 41m$37–661Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Silver Springbus New York
7h 4m$37–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to North Potomac137.9 mi
2h 34mDrive 137.9 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to North Potomaccar 137.9 mi
2h 34m$26–37Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- 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
4h 2m$952–1,190
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to North Potomac by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to North Potomac is to bus via Baltimore which costs $24 - $45 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to North Potomac is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to North Potomac. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Travilah Rd & Mccrossin Ln via Rockville Station & Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and North Potomac is 150 miles. The road distance is 138.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to North Potomac without a car is to train and subway and line 301 bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to North Potomac, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to North Potomac bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to North Potomac bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Silver Spring station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to North Potomac is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to North Potomac.
There are 268+ hotels available in North Potomac.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and North Potomac, MD, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Airport Terminal A to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Rockville Station & Bay L to Travilah Rd & Mccrossin Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Philadelphia to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Warner St to SHADY GROVE & station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to North Potomac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and North Potomac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























