How to get from Gaithersburg to Essex by bus and train?

From Gaithersburg to Essex by bus and train

To get from Gaithersburg to Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Gaithersburg station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS N2471 bus and finally take the CITYLINK ORANGE bus from Lombard St & Ponca St FS Eb station to Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - FLIXBUS N2471FLIXBUS N2471
Bus - CITYLINK ORANGECITYLINK ORANGE
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Gaithersburg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gaithersburg
    1.13 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2471FLIXBUS N2471
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2471
    New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore (Ponca/Eastern Ave)
    ID 6GT
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lombard St & Ponca St FS Eb
    ID 10535
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK ORANGECITYLINK ORANGE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK ORANGE
    Essex
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb
    ID 4527
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to Essex by bus and train via MARC, FLIXBUS 2601 and CITYLINK ORANGE

To get from Gaithersburg to Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Gaithersburg station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2601 bus and finally take the CITYLINK ORANGE bus from Lombard St & Ponca St FS Eb station to Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - FLIXBUS 2601FLIXBUS 2601
Bus - CITYLINK ORANGECITYLINK ORANGE
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Gaithersburg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gaithersburg
    1.13 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2601FLIXBUS 2601
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2601
    New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore (Ponca/Eastern Ave)
    ID 6GT
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lombard St & Ponca St FS Eb
    ID 10535
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK ORANGECITYLINK ORANGE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK ORANGE
    Essex
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb
    ID 4527
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Essex

The distance between Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Essex, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 69.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg to Essex by bus and train, 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:

  • Washington Grove
  • Gaithersburg
  • Metropolitan Grove

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 Essex, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Essex is located at Essex, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Eastern Blvd & Alcock Rd Opp Eb.

Train stations close to Essex:

  • Martin State Airport

Bus stations close to Essex:

  • Eastern Blvd & Alcock Rd Opp Eb
  • Old Eastern Ave & Essex Ave Eb
  • Old Eastern Ave & Essex Ave Wb

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to Essex by bus and train via MARC, FLIXBUS 2601 and CITYLINK ORANGE

To get from Gaithersburg to Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Gaithersburg station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2601 bus and finally take the CITYLINK ORANGE bus from Lombard St & Ponca St FS Eb station to Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - FLIXBUS 2601FLIXBUS 2601
Bus - CITYLINK ORANGECITYLINK ORANGE
Walk to Essex
Leaves from Gaithersburg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gaithersburg
    1.13 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2601FLIXBUS 2601
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2601
    New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore (Ponca/Eastern Ave)
    ID 6GT
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lombard St & Ponca St FS Eb
    ID 10535
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK ORANGECITYLINK ORANGE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK ORANGE
    Essex
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb
    ID 4527
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line FLIXBUS N2471, Bus line CITYLINK ORANGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 193 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line FLIXBUS 2601, Bus line CITYLINK ORANGE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

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

    The MARC train line goes from Gaithersburg station near Gaithersburg to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Union Station station near Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg and Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the MARC train from the Gaithersburg station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the train at the Union Station stop, which is closest to Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.