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 GREEN 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 57 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Washington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

57min$2.75
Metro - GREEN
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 - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Greenbelt
  • 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

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 1 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Washington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

61min$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 21.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Washington to Gaithersburg

To check the bus and metro schedule from Washington to Gaithersburg using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washington) 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.

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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 1 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Washington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

61min$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 57 minutes, using Metro line GREEN, Metro line RED, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 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 57 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington to Gaithersburg?

    The GREEN metro line goes from Greenbelt station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD 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 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 57 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN metro from the Greenbelt 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 Gallery Place-Chinatown 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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