There are 5 ways to get from Potomac to Atlantic City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
5h 19m$36–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Warner Stbus 201
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
7h 57m$31–47Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
7h 13m$32–65Drive 179.3 mi
- Drive from Potomac to Atlantic Citycar 179.3 mi
3h 33m$33–48Fly, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus
6h 58m$118–772
Potomac to Atlantic City by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Atlantic City is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Potomac to Atlantic City is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal via Friendship Heights+Bay C, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW, Washington Union Station and Ppa Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Potomac to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Potomac and Atlantic City is 218 miles. The road distance is 180.3 miles.
The best way to get from Potomac to Atlantic City without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Potomac to Atlantic City, including transfers.
Potomac to Atlantic City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Potomac to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Potomac to Atlantic City is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via Philadelphia, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Atlantic City, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Friendship Heights+Bay J, Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal via Friendship Heights+Bay J, Friendship Heights+Bay C, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Ppa Bus Terminal in around 7h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Potomac to Atlantic City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Potomac to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Atlantic City is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Potomac to Atlantic City.
There are 502+ hotels available in Atlantic City.

