There are 4 ways to get from Richmond to North Potomac by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
3h 56m$20–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 5m$40–84Drive 121.1 mi
- Drive from Richmond to North Potomaccar 121.1 mi
2h 11m$23–32Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
4h 26m$21–35
Richmond to North Potomac by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to North Potomac is to bus which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to North Potomac is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to North Potomac. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Travilah Rd & Mccrossin Ln via Rockville Station & Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to North Potomac. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Rockville, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Richmond and North Potomac is 135 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to North Potomac without a car is to bus and subway which takes 3h 56m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Richmond to North Potomac, including transfers.
Richmond to North Potomac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to North Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to North Potomac is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $35 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and North Potomac, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–27 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
Subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to North Potomac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond to North Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to North Potomac is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Richmond to North Potomac.
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