How to get from Gaithersburg to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station by bus and metro?

Gaithersburg to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station - Bus Schedule

The 101 bus from Gaithersburg to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station runs from 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM, with departures every 10 min-6 hr 20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 35 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Gaithersburg to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station by bus and metro

To get from Gaithersburg to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station in Fairfax County, 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 RED metro and finally take the BLUE metro from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station on the Moovit app.

95min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
    ID 30010
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    33 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station
    Walk to
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Station
    6880 Frontier Dr
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station

The distance between Gaithersburg, Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Metro Station, Fairfax County is approximately 39.9 mi, which can typically be traveled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Gaithersburg to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station

To check the bus and metro schedule from Gaithersburg to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gaithersburg) and destination (Franconia-Springfield Metro Station), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 101, Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gaithersburg and Franconia-Springfield Metro Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gaithersburg to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station?

    The 101 bus line goes from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station near Franconia-Springfield Metro Station in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gaithersburg to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Franconia-Springfield Metro Station in Fairfax County by bus and metro is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gaithersburg to get to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station?

    Get on the 101 bus from the Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave stop near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Gaithersburg and Franconia-Springfield Metro Station?

    Get off the bus at the Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station, which is closest to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station in Fairfax County.

  • How much is the bus fare from Gaithersburg to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station?

    The ride from Gaithersburg to Franconia-Springfield Metro Station costs $1.00.

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