There are 4 ways to get from Potomac to Ocean City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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
6h 45m$43–124Bus
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
8h 49m$30–60Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
8h 6m$32–79Drive 176.6 mi
- Drive from Potomac to Ocean Citycar 176.6 mi
3h 34m$33–47
Potomac to Ocean City by bus, subway, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Ocean City is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Potomac to Ocean City is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Washington Union Station, Market St At 11Th St and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Potomac to Ocean 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 6h 45m.
The distance between Potomac and Ocean City is 235 miles. The road distance is 177.6 miles.
The best way to get from Potomac to Ocean City without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Potomac to Ocean City, including transfers.
Potomac to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Potomac to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Potomac to Ocean City is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Philadelphia, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Ocean City, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Ocean City Transportation Center via Friendship Heights+Bay J, Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Friendship Heights+Bay J, Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St At 11Th St, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 8h 6m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At 11Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Warner St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Potomac to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Potomac to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Ocean City is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Potomac to Ocean City.
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