There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Potomac Mills by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or subway
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Train via Landover (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 48m$90–131Drive 161.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Potomac Millscar 161.8 mi
3h 8m$30–43Bus via Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 50m$35–50Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, line 95 bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the bus from Franconia Springfield Metro Departures to Potomac Mills Rd @ Metro Plazabus
4h 33m$93–621Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 21m$92–135Train #2 (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Woodbridge Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
4h 30m$55–665Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 17m$56–113Fly 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 Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 12m$974–1,229
Philadelphia to Potomac Mills by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Potomac Mills is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Potomac Mills is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Potomac Mills. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Potomac Mills Rd @ Gideon Dr via Franconia Springfield Metro Departures. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Potomac Mills. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Potomac Mills is 163 miles. The road distance is 162.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Potomac Mills without a car is to train via Landover which takes 3h 48m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Philadelphia to Potomac Mills, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Potomac Mills bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Potomac Mills train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Potomac Mills is to train via Landover which takes 3h 48m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus via Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Potomac Mills, Prince William County, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Woodbridge Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 703-730-6664
- Website
- Omiride Home
Bus from Franconia Springfield Metro Departures to Potomac Mills Rd @ Metro Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11
- Website
- Omiride Home
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- OurBus
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Potomac Mills bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Potomac Mills train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Potomac Mills is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Philadelphia to Potomac Mills.
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