How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg by bus and metro?

From Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg by bus and metro

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Tysons Corner Metro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 798 bus and finally take the 101 bus from Medical Center Station & Bay E station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and metro schedule from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

125min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Bus - 798798
Bus - 101101
Walk to Gaithersburg
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)
    Metropolitan Washington Arprts, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041, USA
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Tysons Corner Metro
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro Bay B
    ID 6215
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 798798
    Wait for bus
    798
    798 Bethesda
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Pk @ South Dr
    ID 7318
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Medical Center Station & Bay E
    ID 24010
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Lakeforest
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
    ID 30010
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gaithersburg
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg

The distance between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad), Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 41.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg

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

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Bus line 798, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct metro between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Gaithersburg?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg?

    The SILVER metro line goes from Tysons Corner Metro station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County to Tysons Corner Metro Bay B station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Tysons Corner Metro Bay B station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County and Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to get to Gaithersburg?

    Get on the SILVER metro from the Tysons Corner Metro station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Gaithersburg?

    Get off the metro at the Tysons Corner Metro Bay B stop, which is closest to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the metro fare from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg?

    The ride from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg costs $7.25.

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