There are 10 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomac by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, subway, 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
4h 24m$64–136Drive 232.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomaccar 232.4 mi
4h 16m$43–62Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
5h 42m$48–78Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 21m$932–1,675Bus via Massachusetts Av NW+5 St NW
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
6h 25m$65–105Subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 125 Stsubway
- Take the bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- 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
4h 45m$93–621Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - 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 41m$921–1,628Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus
- 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
5h 1m$582–1,574Subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 125 Stsubway
- Take the bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - 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 Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus
5h 24m$68–430Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JFK - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 16m$1,021–1,227
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomac by foot, train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomac is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomac is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Friendship Heights+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Potomac is 240 miles. The road distance is 233.8 miles.
The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomac without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomac, including transfers.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomac is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomac is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Potomac.
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