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

By bus and metro

To get from Gaithersburg to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 55 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station. Next, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Shady Grove station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

54min$5.95
Bus - 5555
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
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
    14 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
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 57 and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Gaithersburg to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 57 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West station. Next, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Shady Grove station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

57min$5.95
Bus - 5757
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West
    ID 14776
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Bethesda

The distance between Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 14.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg to Bethesda 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 Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Bethesda is located at Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Bethesda Station.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Metro Station
  • Medical Center Metro
  • Friendship Heights

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Station
  • Bethesda+Bay C
  • Bethesda+Bay B

Alternative route by bus and metro via 57 and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Gaithersburg to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 57 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West station. Next, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Shady Grove station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

57min$5.95
Bus - 5757
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West
    ID 14776
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gaithersburg and Bethesda 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 54 min.

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

    The 55 bus line goes from Rockville station near Gaithersburg to Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 54 min.

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

    Get on the 55 bus from the Rockville stop near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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

    The ride from Gaithersburg to Bethesda costs $5.95.

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