How to get from National Mall to Gaithersburg by bus and metro?

National Mall to Gaithersburg - Metro Schedule

The BLUE metro from National Mall to Gaithersburg runs from 5:19 AM to 11:49 PM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 3 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From National Mall to Gaithersburg by bus and metro

To get from National Mall to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the BLUE metro from Smithsonian Metrorail station to Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. 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 Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from National Mall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

63min$2.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Metro - RED
Bus - 101101
Walk to Gaithersburg
Leaves from Smithsonian Metrorail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    2 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
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Lakeforest
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
    ID 30010
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gaithersburg
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from National Mall to Gaithersburg

The distance between National Mall, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 22.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from National Mall 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from National Mall to Gaithersburg

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

  • What is the fastest way to get from National Mall to Gaithersburg?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Metro line RED, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct metro between National Mall and Gaithersburg?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which metro line goes from National Mall to Gaithersburg?

    The BLUE metro line goes from Smithsonian Metrorail station near National Mall in Washington to Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between National Mall in Washington and Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE metro from the Smithsonian Metrorail station near National Mall in Washington.

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

    Get off the metro at the Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. stop, which is closest to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from National Mall to Gaithersburg costs $2.75.

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