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How to get from Norfolk to Gaithersburg by bus, metro and train?

By bus, metro and train

To get from Norfolk to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 55 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 4 min.

364min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 5555
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West
    ID 26014
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Germantown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    ID 23722
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, METRORAIL RED LINE and 59

To get from Norfolk to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 59 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 20 min.

380min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 5959
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West
    ID 14776
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Montgomery Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    ID 23722
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Norfolk to Gaithersburg

The distance between Norfolk, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 244.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 364 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Norfolk to Gaithersburg by bus, metro 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 Norfolk

Norfolk is located at Norfolk, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Saint Pauls & Wood.

Bus stations close to Norfolk:

  • Saint Pauls & Wood
  • Saint Pauls & Charlotte
  • Brambleton & Lincoln

Public transit stations close to Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Gaithersburg is located at Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Lost Knife Rd & Contour Rd.

Metro stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Shady Grove

Train stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Metropolitan Grove
  • Washington Grove
  • Gaithersburg

Bus stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Lost Knife Rd & Contour Rd
  • Odendhal Ave & Russell Ave
  • Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, METRORAIL RED LINE and 59

To get from Norfolk to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 59 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 20 min.

380min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 5959
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West
    ID 14776
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Montgomery Village
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    ID 23722
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 364 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 55.

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

    The alternative route takes 380 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 4 min.

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

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Norfolk Station station near Norfolk to Boston station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Boston station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Norfolk and Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train, metro and bus is about 6 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Norfolk Station station near Norfolk in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the train at the Boston stop, which is closest to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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