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

By bus and metro

To get from Gaithersburg to Fairfax 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 699 bus from 19th St & F St station to Goverment Ctr P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

156min$7.00
Bus - 5555
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 699699
Walk to Fairfax
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
    15 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
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut North
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & F St
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    699 Government Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Goverment Ctr P&R
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfax
    Walk to
    Fairfax
    2.11 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 61, METRORAIL RED LINE and 699

To get from Gaithersburg to Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 61 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 699 bus from 19th St & F St station to Goverment Ctr P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

156min$7.00
Bus - 6161
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 699699
Walk to Fairfax
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Shady Grove Via Watkins Mill Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut North
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & F St
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    699 Government Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Goverment Ctr P&R
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfax
    Walk to
    Fairfax
    2.11 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Fairfax

The distance between Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 45.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg to Fairfax 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 Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Fairfax is located at Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Jermantown Rd at Cavalier Ct (Nb).

Bus stations close to Fairfax:

  • Jermantown Rd at Cavalier Ct (Nb)
  • Jermantown Rd at Cavalier Ct (Sb)
  • Orchard St at Bevan Dr (Wb)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via 61, METRORAIL RED LINE and 699

To get from Gaithersburg to Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 61 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 699 bus from 19th St & F St station to Goverment Ctr P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

156min$7.00
Bus - 6161
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 699699
Walk to Fairfax
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Shady Grove Via Watkins Mill Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut North
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & F St
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    699 Government Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Goverment Ctr P&R
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfax
    Walk to
    Fairfax
    2.11 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 699.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 699.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gaithersburg and Fairfax 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 2 hr 36 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg and Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Gaithersburg to Fairfax?

    The ride from Gaithersburg to Fairfax costs $7.00.

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