How to get from Gaithersburg to College Park by bus and metro?

From Gaithersburg to College Park by bus and metro

To get from Gaithersburg to College Park 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 YELLOW LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to College Park-U Of Md station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and metro schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to College Park on the Moovit app.

85min$2.00
Bus - 101101
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
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
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    39 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 8
    Ride to metro station College Park-U Of Md
    Ride to metro station
    College Park-U Of Md
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to College Park by bus and metro via 59, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL YELLOW LINE

To get from Gaithersburg to College Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 59 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to College Park-U Of Md station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and metro schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to College Park on the Moovit app.

94min$2.00
Bus - 5959
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Rockville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West
    ID 14776
    23 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
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    39 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 8
    Ride to metro station College Park-U Of Md
    Ride to metro station
    College Park-U Of Md
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to College Park

The distance between Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and College Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 32.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg to College Park 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Gaithersburg to College Park

To check the bus and metro schedule from Gaithersburg to College Park using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gaithersburg) and destination (College Park), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to College Park by bus and metro via 59, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL YELLOW LINE

To get from Gaithersburg to College Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 59 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to College Park-U Of Md station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and metro schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to College Park on the Moovit app.

94min$2.00
Bus - 5959
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Rockville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West
    ID 14776
    23 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
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    39 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 8
    Ride to metro station College Park-U Of Md
    Ride to metro station
    College Park-U Of Md
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to College Park?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 101, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Metro line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gaithersburg to College Park?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 59, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Metro line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gaithersburg and College Park 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 25 min.

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

    The 101 bus line goes from Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station near Gaithersburg to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Shady Grove station near College Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg and College Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 101 bus from the Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C stop near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Shady Grove station, which is closest to College Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Gaithersburg to College Park?

    The ride from Gaithersburg to College Park costs $2.00.

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