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Compare bus, train, and flight for New York, NY to Potomac, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Potomac, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 206 miles (332 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $145 Average price |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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New York, NY to Potomac, MD Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Go Buses | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 6h51 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Potomac, MD bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Potomac, MD buses for today, Thursday, March 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h20 | 6:20 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 7h30 | 9:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4h35 | 6:50 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h15 | 7:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h35 | 7:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 3:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 6h15 | 9:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 3:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 8h05 | 11:05 PM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h30 | 8:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
undefined · undefined+ FlixBus | 3:55 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 7h10 | 11:05 PM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined | 3:55 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h20 | 9:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h20 | 8:20 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h55 | 10:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h20 | 8:50 PM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h15 | 9:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 5:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h45 | 11:45 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 5:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h25 | 11:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 5:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 6h10 | 11:45 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:00 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 10:55 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h00 | 11:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h45 | 11:45 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 6:20 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h40 | 12:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h25 | 11:05 PM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h55 | 12:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 7:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h45 | 1:15 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h40 | 12:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 4h00 | 11:30 PM Fairfax, Saintsbury Drive (Vienna Metro) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 3h40 | 11:10 PM Tysons, Tysons Corner Station, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h25 | 1:55 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 5h10 | 1:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h30 | 1:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 4h35 | 1:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4h50 | 1:20 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h30 | 1:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4h45 | 2:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h30 | 2:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h40 | 3:50 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ + FlixBus | 10:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 7h10 | 5:40 AM Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:30 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 3h40 | 2:10 AM Tysons, Tysons Corner Station, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY | 4h00 | 2:30 AM Fairfax, Saintsbury Drive (Vienna Metro) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h55 | 3:45 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h30 | 3:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 4h30 | 4:15 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, March 27 | |||||
undefined · undefined | 12:00 AM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 5h15 | 5:15 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:05 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 5h10 | 5:15 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h15 | 5:15 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h40 | 5:40 AM Washington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 5h10 | 6:25 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h25 | 6:25 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK | 2:05 AM Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h55 | 7:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 2:50 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 6h30 | 9:20 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h20 | 7:20 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h00 | 8:45 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h35 | 9:20 AM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 3:59 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 6h51 | 10:50 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Go Buses to find the best option for your trip from New York, NY to Potomac, MD.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Potomac, MD
Buses from New York, NY to Potomac, MD run on average 71 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by train.
There are 57 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 206 miles (332 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 206 miles (332 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 71 |
Direct buses 57 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Go Buses from New York, NY to Potomac, MDYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Potomac, MD with FlixBus, Go Buses for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Potomac, MD
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Potomac, MD by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Potomac, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Go Buses
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Space for wheelchairs.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Go Buses
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Go Buses
- One carry-on bag and one checked bag up to 23kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Go Buses
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Potomac, MD
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34 Metro: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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