There are 7 ways to get from Trenton to Potomac by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 42m$97–147Drive 173.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Trenton to Potomaccar 173.2 mi
3h 22m$32–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain Tre
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
7h 24m$49–121Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
4h 33m$933–1,749Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus
4h 44m$102–641Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 22m$977–1,240Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 8m$473–1,748
Trenton to Potomac by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trenton to Potomac is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Trenton to Potomac is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Trenton to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Trenton and arriving at Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Trenton and Potomac is 183 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.
The best way to get from Trenton to Potomac without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Trenton to Potomac, including transfers.
Trenton to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Trenton station.
Trenton to Potomac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trenton to Potomac is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Trenton to Potomac.
There are 1344+ hotels available in Potomac.
What companies run services between Trenton, NJ, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Trenton to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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