How to get from Arlington County to Gaithersburg by bus and metro?

From Arlington County to Gaithersburg by bus and metro

To get from Arlington County to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Pentagon station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 101 bus from Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.75. The bus and metro schedule from Arlington County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

75min$3.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 101101
Walk to Gaithersburg
Leaves from Pentagon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Pentagon
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    8 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Lakeforest
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
    ID 30010
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gaithersburg
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arlington County to Gaithersburg by bus and metro via METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 55

To get from Arlington County to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Pentagon station to Gallery Place-Chinatown 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 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $3.75. The bus and metro schedule from Arlington County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

82min$3.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 5555
Leaves from Pentagon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Pentagon
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    8 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West
    ID 26014
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Germantown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    ID 23722
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington County to Gaithersburg

The distance between Arlington County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 25.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington County to Gaithersburg 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 Arlington County to Gaithersburg

To check the bus and metro schedule from Arlington County to Gaithersburg using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arlington County) and destination (Gaithersburg), 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 Arlington County to Gaithersburg by bus and metro via METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 55

To get from Arlington County to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Pentagon station to Gallery Place-Chinatown 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 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $3.75. The bus and metro schedule from Arlington County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

82min$3.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 5555
Leaves from Pentagon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Pentagon
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    8 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West
    ID 26014
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Germantown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    ID 23722
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington County to Gaithersburg?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Metro line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington County to Gaithersburg?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Metro line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct metro between Arlington County and Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Arlington County to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro line goes from Pentagon station near Arlington County to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Arlington County and Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from the Pentagon station near Arlington County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the metro at the Gallery Place-Chinatown stop, which is closest to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Arlington County to Gaithersburg costs $3.75.

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