How to get from Montgomery County to Gaithersburg by bus?

From Montgomery County to Gaithersburg by bus

To get from Montgomery County to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Q6 bus from Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv station to Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station. Next, 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 60 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Montgomery County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

60min$2.00
Bus - Q6Q6
Bus - 101101
Walk to Gaithersburg
Leaves from Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montgomery County
  • 2
    Bus - Q6Q6
    Wait for bus
    Q6
    North To Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    39 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Lakeforest
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
    ID 30010
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Gaithersburg
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Montgomery County to Gaithersburg by bus via Q6 and 55

To get from Montgomery County to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Q6 bus from Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv station to Frederick Rd & Indianola Dr station. Next, take the 55 bus from Frederick Rd & Indianola Dr station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Montgomery County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

63min$2.00
Bus - Q6Q6
Bus - 5555
Leaves from Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montgomery County
  • 2
    Bus - Q6Q6
    Wait for bus
    Q6
    North To Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick Rd & Indianola Dr
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Germantown
  • 5
    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
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Public transit directions from Montgomery County to Gaithersburg

The distance between Montgomery County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 13.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montgomery County to Gaithersburg by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Montgomery County to Gaithersburg

To check the bus schedule from Montgomery County to Gaithersburg using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montgomery County) and destination (Gaithersburg), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Alternative route from Montgomery County to Gaithersburg by bus via Q6 and 55

To get from Montgomery County to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Q6 bus from Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv station to Frederick Rd & Indianola Dr station. Next, take the 55 bus from Frederick Rd & Indianola Dr station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus schedule from Montgomery County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

63min$2.00
Bus - Q6Q6
Bus - 5555
Leaves from Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Montgomery County
  • 2
    Bus - Q6Q6
    Wait for bus
    Q6
    North To Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick Rd & Indianola Dr
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Germantown
  • 5
    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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line Q6, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line Q6, Bus line 55.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

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

    The Q6 bus line goes from Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station near Montgomery County to Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Montgomery County and Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the Q6 bus from the Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C stop near Montgomery County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave stop, which is closest to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Montgomery County to Gaithersburg?

    The ride from Montgomery County to Gaithersburg costs $2.00.

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