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

By bus and metro

To get from Gaithersburg to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: 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 METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Metro Center station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

71min$7.00
Bus - 101101
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Arlington
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
    Metro Center
    37 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington
    Walk to
    Arlington
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 55, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL SILVER LINE

To get from Gaithersburg to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: 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 METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Metro Center station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

75min$7.00
Bus - 5555
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Arlington
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
    Metro Center
    37 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington
    Walk to
    Arlington
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Arlington

The distance between Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Arlington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 24.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg to Arlington 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 Arlington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Arlington is located at Arlington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Wilson Blvd Wb @ N Moore St FS.

Metro stations close to Arlington:

  • Arlington Cemetery Metrorail Station
  • Rosslyn Metro Station
  • Foggy Bottom Gwu Kennedy Center Metro Station

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Wilson Blvd Wb @ N Moore St FS
  • N Moore St & Rosslyn Station Bus Ba
  • N Moore St+Rosslyn Bus Bay D

Alternative route by bus and metro via 55, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL SILVER LINE

To get from Gaithersburg to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: 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 METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Metro Center station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

75min$7.00
Bus - 5555
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Arlington
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
    Metro Center
    37 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington
    Walk to
    Arlington
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gaithersburg to Arlington 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 2 metro lines till Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station near Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg and Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Gaithersburg to Arlington?

    The ride from Gaithersburg to Arlington costs $7.00.

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