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

By bus and metro

To get from Gaithersburg to Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines 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 VIRGINIA BREEZE bus from Union Station station to Park And Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 43 min.

583min
Bus - 5555
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
Walk to Bristol
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
    Wait for bus
    VIRGINIA BREEZE
    Bristol, Va
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park And Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5
    460 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bristol
    Walk to
    Bristol
    2.04 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 101, METRORAIL RED LINE and VIRGINIA BREEZE

To get from Gaithersburg to Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines 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 VIRGINIA BREEZE bus from Union Station station to Park And Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 43 min.

703min
Bus - 101101
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
Walk to Bristol
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
    Wait for bus
    VIRGINIA BREEZE
    Bristol, Va
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park And Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5
    460 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bristol
    Walk to
    Bristol
    2.04 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Bristol

The distance between Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bristol, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 426.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 583 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg to Bristol 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 Bristol, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Bristol is located at Bristol, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Oakview Ave & Clinton Ave.

Bus stations close to Bristol:

  • Oakview Ave & Clinton Ave
  • Lee Hwy @ Country Boy Market
  • E Valley Dr & Texas Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via 101, METRORAIL RED LINE and VIRGINIA BREEZE

To get from Gaithersburg to Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines 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 VIRGINIA BREEZE bus from Union Station station to Park And Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 hr 43 min.

703min
Bus - 101101
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
Walk to Bristol
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
    Wait for bus
    VIRGINIA BREEZE
    Bristol, Va
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park And Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5
    460 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bristol
    Walk to
    Bristol
    2.04 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 583 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line VIRGINIA BREEZE.

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

    The alternative route takes 703 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line VIRGINIA BREEZE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gaithersburg to Bristol 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 bus line and one metro line till Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station near Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg and Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 9 hr 43 min.

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

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

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