How to get from Washington to Gaithersburg by bus and metro?

From Washington to Gaithersburg by bus and metro

To get from Washington to Gaithersburg in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the BLUE metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 101 bus from Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station to S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

61min$2.75
Metro - BLUE
Metro - RED
Bus - 101101
Walk to Gaithersburg
Leaves from L'Enfant Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    4 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    34 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
    S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave
    ID 22506
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gaithersburg
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Washington to Gaithersburg by bus and metro via YELLOW, RED and 101

To get from Washington to Gaithersburg in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 101 bus from Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station to S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

64min$2.75
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - RED
Bus - 101101
Walk to Gaithersburg
Leaves from L'Enfant Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    3 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    35 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
    S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave
    ID 22506
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gaithersburg
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington to Gaithersburg

The distance between Washington, Montgomery County and Gaithersburg, Montgomery County is approximately 22.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington to Gaithersburg by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Montgomery County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Washington

Washington is located at Washington, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is L'Enfant Plaza.

Metro stations close to Washington:

  • Federal Center SW
  • Smithsonian Metrorail
  • L'Enfant Plaza

Bus stations close to Washington:

  • L'Enfant Plaza
  • Maryland Ave & 7th St SW FS Eb
  • 7th St @ C St SW

Public transit stations close to Gaithersburg, Montgomery County

Gaithersburg is located at Gaithersburg, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is E Diamond Ave & Girard St.

Metro stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Shady Grove

Train stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Washington Grove
  • Metropolitan Grove Marc Eb
  • Metropolitan Grove

Bus stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • E Diamond Ave & Girard St
  • S Frederick Ave & Cedar Ave
  • S Frederick Ave & Fulks Corner Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Washington to Gaithersburg by bus and metro via YELLOW, RED and 101

To get from Washington to Gaithersburg in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 101 bus from Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station to S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

64min$2.75
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - RED
Bus - 101101
Walk to Gaithersburg
Leaves from L'Enfant Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    3 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    35 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
    S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave
    ID 22506
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gaithersburg
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Metro line RED, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line RED, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct metro between Washington and Gaithersburg?

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

  • Which metro line goes from Washington to Gaithersburg?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington to Gaithersburg by metro and bus?

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

  • Where do I get on the metro near Washington to get to Gaithersburg?

    Get on the BLUE metro from the Franconia-Springfield station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Washington and Gaithersburg?

    Get off the metro at the Metro Center stop, which is closest to Gaithersburg in Montgomery County.

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

    The ride from Washington to Gaithersburg costs $2.75.

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