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How to get from Capitol Heights to Gaithersburg by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Capitol Heights to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Capitol Heights Metro Station station to Metro Center 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 30 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

90min$7.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 5555
Leaves from Capitol Heights Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Capitol Heights Metro Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    22 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
    39 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
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 54

To get from Capitol Heights to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Capitol Heights Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 54 bus from Rockville Station & Bay E - West station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

104min$7.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 5454
Leaves from Capitol Heights Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Capitol Heights Metro Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    22 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rockville
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Station & Bay E - West
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Lakeforest
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    ID 23722
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Capitol Heights to Gaithersburg

The distance between Capitol Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 30.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Capitol Heights 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.

Public transit stations close to Capitol Heights

Capitol Heights is located at Capitol Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is E Capitol St+Southern Av.

Metro stations close to Capitol Heights:

  • Cheverly Metro Station
  • Capitol Heights Metro Station
  • Benning Rd Metro Station

Bus stations close to Capitol Heights:

  • E Capitol St+Southern Av
  • Capitol Hgts Station
  • Capitol Heights+Bus Bay D

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 Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave.

Metro stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Shady Grove

Train stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Gaithersburg
  • Metropolitan Grove
  • Washington Grove

Bus stations close to Gaithersburg:

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

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 54

To get from Capitol Heights to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Capitol Heights Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 54 bus from Rockville Station & Bay E - West station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

104min$7.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 5454
Leaves from Capitol Heights Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Capitol Heights Metro Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    22 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rockville
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Station & Bay E - West
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Lakeforest
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    ID 23722
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Capitol Heights to Gaithersburg?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 55.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Capitol Heights to Gaithersburg?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 54.

  • Is there a direct metro between Capitol Heights 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 30 min.

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

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro line goes from Capitol Heights Metro Station station near Capitol Heights to Franconia-Springfield station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Franconia-Springfield station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Capitol Heights and Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from the Capitol Heights Metro Station station near Capitol Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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

    The ride from Capitol Heights to Gaithersburg costs $7.00.

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