There are 3 ways to get from Potomac to Hershey by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, line 322 bus
best- Take the bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Friendship Heights+Bay Jbus M82
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NEbus C51
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Transportation Center to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Avebus 322
6h 44m$26–42Drive 115.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Potomac to Hersheycar 115.3 mi
2h 24m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
7h 19m$130–217
Potomac to Hershey by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Hershey is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Potomac to Hershey is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Friendship Heights+Bay C, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Potomac to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Harrisburg via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Potomac and Hershey is 147 miles. The road distance is 115.9 miles.
The best way to get from Potomac to Hershey without a car is to bus and line 322 bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $26 - $45.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Potomac to Hershey, including transfers.
Potomac to Hershey bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Falls Rd+River Rd station.
Potomac to Hershey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Potomac to Hershey is to bus and line 322 bus which takes 6h 44m and costs $26 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Hershey, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Friendship Heights+Bay J, Friendship Heights+Bay C, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Friendship Heights+Bay J, Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Harrisburg, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 7h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Friendship Heights+Bay J
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $0
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-632-9063
- Website
- Rabbit Transit
Bus from Harrisburg Transportation Center to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Rabbit Transit
- Adult
- $1–2
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Booking & Getting There
Potomac to Hershey bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Friendship Heights+Bay J station.
Potomac to Hershey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Hershey is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Potomac to Hershey.
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