How to get from Gaithersburg to Annapolis by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Gaithersburg to Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and one metro line: take the 101 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station to Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the FLIXBUS 2605 from Washington Union Station station to West St & Calvert St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Bus - 101101
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
FLIXBUS 2605101
Walk to Annapolis
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Medical Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Fort Totten - Red
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    undefined - FLIXBUS 2605101
    Wait for
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    West St & Calvert St
    ID 11694
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Annapolis
    Walk to
    Annapolis
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By , bus and metro

To get from Gaithersburg to Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and one metro line: take the 55 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the FLIXBUS 2605 from Washington Union Station station to West St & Calvert St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Bus - 5555
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
FLIXBUS 260555
Walk to Annapolis
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Rockville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West
    ID 26014
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Fort Totten - Red
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    undefined - FLIXBUS 260555
    Wait for
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    West St & Calvert St
    ID 11694
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Annapolis
    Walk to
    Annapolis
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Annapolis

The distance between Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Annapolis, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 54.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg to Annapolis by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg is located at Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave.

Train stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Metropolitan Grove
  • Washington Grove
  • Gaithersburg

Bus stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
  • Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
  • Lost Knife Rd & Contour Rd

Public transit stations close to Annapolis, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Annapolis is located at Annapolis, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is West St & Lafayette Ave (Loews Hotel) Eb.

Bus stations close to Annapolis:

  • West St & Lafayette Ave (Loews Hotel) Eb
  • West St. And Lafayette Ave.
  • Church Cir & School St

Related Routes

By , bus and metro

To get from Gaithersburg to Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and one metro line: take the 55 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the FLIXBUS 2605 from Washington Union Station station to West St & Calvert St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Bus - 5555
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
FLIXBUS 260555
Walk to Annapolis
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Rockville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West
    ID 26014
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Fort Totten - Red
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    undefined - FLIXBUS 260555
    Wait for
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to
    Ride to
    West St & Calvert St
    ID 11694
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Annapolis
    Walk to
    Annapolis
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Annapolis?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line FLIXBUS 2605.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gaithersburg to Annapolis?

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line FLIXBUS 2605.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gaithersburg and Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gaithersburg to Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 101 bus line goes from Medical Center station near Gaithersburg to Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station near Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Gaithersburg to Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg and Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gaithersburg to get to Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the 101 bus from the Medical Center stop near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gaithersburg and Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C stop, which is closest to Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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