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How to get from Falls Church to Gaithersburg by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Falls Church to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from East Falls Church station to Farragut West Metrorail 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 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

101min$7.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 5555
Leaves from East Falls Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    East Falls Church
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut North
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    37 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
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 55

To get from Falls Church to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from East Falls Church station to Farragut West Metrorail 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 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

104min$7.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 5555
Leaves from East Falls Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    East Falls Church
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut North
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    37 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
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Falls Church to Gaithersburg

The distance between Falls Church, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 29.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Falls Church 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 Falls Church

Falls Church is located at Falls Church, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Washington St And Columbia St.

Metro stations close to Falls Church:

  • West Falls Church-Vt
  • East Falls Church

Bus stations close to Falls Church:

  • Washington St And Columbia St
  • N Washington St+Columbia St
  • N Washington St+Jefferson St

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 SILVER LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 55

To get from Falls Church to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from East Falls Church station to Farragut West Metrorail 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 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

104min$7.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 5555
Leaves from East Falls Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    East Falls Church
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut North
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    37 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
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Falls Church to Gaithersburg?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 55.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Falls Church to Gaithersburg?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct metro between Falls Church 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 41 min.

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

    The METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro line goes from East Falls Church station near Falls Church to New Carrollton station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till New Carrollton station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Falls Church and Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from the East Falls Church station near Falls Church in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Falls Church to Gaithersburg?

    The ride from Falls Church to Gaithersburg costs $7.00.

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