What is the cheapest way to get from Potomac to Ocean City?

The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Ocean City is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Potomac to Ocean City?

The fastest way to get from Potomac to Ocean City is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Potomac and Ocean City?

No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd and arriving at Ocean City, MD via SHADY GROVE & station and BWI Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Potomac to Ocean City?

The distance between Potomac and Ocean City is 183 miles. The road distance is 148.8 miles.

How do I travel from Potomac to Ocean City without a car?

The best way to get from Potomac to Ocean City without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $50 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Potomac to Ocean City?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Potomac to Ocean City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potomac to Ocean City bus from?

Potomac to Ocean City bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from SHADY GROVE & station.

Where does the Potomac to Ocean City bus arrive?

Potomac to Ocean City bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at BWI Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Potomac to Ocean City?

Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Ocean City is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Potomac to Ocean City.

Where can I stay near Ocean City?

There are 2460+ hotels available in Ocean City.

Potomac to Ocean City - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Potomac to Ocean City by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Crescent / ...
2. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Ocean City, MDbus Baltimore
5h 30m
$51–620
Drive 147.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Potomac to Ocean Citycar 147.9 mi
3h 8m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to BWI Amtrak Stationbus 201
2. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Ocean City, MDbus Baltimore
6h 44m
$51–72

Potomac to Ocean City by bus, subway, and train

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5h 30mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Ocean City, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd to Ocean City, MD via Rockville+Bay A, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, SHADY GROVE & station, and BWI Amtrak Station in around 6h 44m.

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