There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to North Potomac by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 4m$35–641Bus 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
5h 57m$19–35Bus
- Take the bus from Spring Garden to Silver Springbus New York / ...
5h 25m$32–74Drive 144.6 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to North Potomaccar 144.6 mi
2h 44m$27–39Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, line 301 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Rockville Station & Bay L to Travilah Rd & Mccrossin Lnbus
5h 9m$959–1,315Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, line 301 bus
- 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
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Rockville Station & Bay L to Travilah Rd & Mccrossin Lnbus
5h 28m$909–1,214
Philadelphia to North Potomac by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to North Potomac is to bus via Baltimore which costs $18 - $35 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to North Potomac is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to North Potomac. However, there are services departing from Spring Garden and arriving at Travilah Rd & Mccrossin Ln via Rockville Station & Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to North Potomac. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Rockville, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Philadelphia and North Potomac is 161 miles. The road distance is 145.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to North Potomac without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $35 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Philadelphia to North Potomac, including transfers.
Philadelphia to North Potomac bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Spring Garden station.
Philadelphia to North Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to North Potomac is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $35 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and North Potomac, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Spring Garden to Silver Spring every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–70 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
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
- $40–85
- 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
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 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
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Spring Garden to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Peter Pan
- 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
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
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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to North Potomac bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Silver Spring station.
Philadelphia to North Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to North Potomac is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Philadelphia to North Potomac.
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