What is the cheapest way to get from Potomac to National Mall?

The cheapest way to get from Potomac to National Mall is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Potomac to National Mall?

The fastest way to get from Potomac to National Mall is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Potomac and National Mall?

No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to National Mall. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at New York Av NW+12 St NW via Friendship Heights+Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Potomac to National Mall?

The distance between Potomac and National Mall is 16 miles. The road distance is 14.9 miles.

How do I travel from Potomac to National Mall without a car?

The best way to get from Potomac to National Mall without a car is to bus and subway which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Potomac to National Mall?

It takes approximately 44 min to get from Potomac to National Mall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potomac to National Mall bus from?

Potomac to National Mall bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Falls Rd+River Rd station.

Where does the Potomac to National Mall bus arrive?

Potomac to National Mall bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Friendship Heights+Bay J station.

Can I drive from Potomac to National Mall?

Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to National Mall is 15 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Potomac to National Mall.

Where can I stay near National Mall?

There are 1406+ hotels available in National Mall.

Potomac to National Mall - 4 ways to travel via bus, subway, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Potomac to National Mall by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Friendship Heights+Bay Jbus M82
2. Take the subway from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway R
44 min
$5–6
Drive 14.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Potomac to National Mallcar 14.8 mi
25 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Potomac to National Malltaxi 14.8 mi
25 min
$45–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Friendship Heights+Bay Jbus M82
2. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay C to New York Av NW+12 St NWbus D80
1h 30m
$5

Potomac to National Mall by bus, subway, and foot

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Distance: 16.2 mi
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and National Mall, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to National Mall via Friendship Heights+Bay J, Friendship Heights+Bay C, and New York Av NW+12 St NW in around 1h 30m.

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