There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Potomac by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
3h 1m$21–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 9m$42–83Drive 114.5 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Potomaccar 114.5 mi
2h$21–31Fly, subway, bus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus
4h 36m$47–329Bus via Richmond (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
3h 31m$22–34
Richmond to Potomac by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Potomac is to bus via Richmond which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Potomac is to drive which takes 2h and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd via Friendship Heights+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Richmond and Potomac is 125 miles. The road distance is 115.1 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Potomac without a car is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $21 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Richmond to Potomac, including transfers.
Richmond to Potomac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Potomac is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $21 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route hourly. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
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
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 12 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 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
- Hourly
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Potomac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Potomac is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Richmond to Potomac.
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