There are 8 ways to get from Potomac to Pennsylvania by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, subway, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2h 49m$42–88Bus via Washington Union Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
5h 38m$25–40Drive 141.9 mi
- Drive from Potomac to Philadelphiacar 141.9 mi
2h 41m$26–38Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Friendship Heights+Bay Jbus
- Take the subway from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 52m$960–1,312Bus
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
5h 46m$45–100Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane IAD - AVP
3h 48m$86–378Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
4h 28m$959–1,211Bus, subway, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Take the bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Friendship Heights+Bay Jbus
- Take the subway from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane IAD - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seventh Ave + William Penn Plbus
5h 5m
Potomac to Pennsylvania by bus, subway, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Pennsylvania is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $25 - $40 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Potomac to Pennsylvania is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to Pennsylvania station. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Friendship Heights+Bay C, Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NW and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Potomac to Pennsylvania. However, there are services departing from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at 15th St/City Hall via Washington Union Station and Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Potomac and Pennsylvania is 151 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.
The best way to get from Potomac to Pennsylvania without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Potomac to Pennsylvania, including transfers.
Potomac to Pennsylvania bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Potomac to Pennsylvania train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Potomac to Pennsylvania is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Pennsylvania, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
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
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Potomac to Pennsylvania bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Potomac to Pennsylvania train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Pennsylvania is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Potomac to Pennsylvania.
There are 918+ hotels available in Pennsylvania.