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 Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport 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 48 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

108min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - RED
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
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    50 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 Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg by bus and metro via SILVER, RED and 59

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 59 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay K station to Old Towne Ave & Fulks Corner Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

114min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - RED
Bus - 5959
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
    Metro Center
    50 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 Station & Bay K
    ID 26014
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Montgomery Village
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Towne Ave & Fulks Corner Ave
    ID 17550
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gaithersburg
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    320 yd • 4 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), Montgomery County and Gaithersburg, Montgomery County is approximately 47.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 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 Montgomery County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)

Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) is located at Metropolitan Washington Arprts, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041, USA, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is Dulles Airport.

Metro stations close to Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad):

  • Washington Dulles International Airport
  • Innovation Center
  • Loudoun Gateway

Bus stations close to Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad):

  • Dulles Airport
  • Dulles - Kiss & Fly
  • Aviation Dr @ Autopilot Dr

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 & Summit Ave.

Metro stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Shady Grove

Train stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Metropolitan Grove Marc Eb
  • Metropolitan Grove
  • Washington Grove

Bus stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • E Diamond Ave & Summit Ave
  • E Diamond Ave & North Summit Ave
  • S Frederick Ave & Cedar Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg by bus and metro via SILVER, RED and 59

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 59 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay K station to Old Towne Ave & Fulks Corner Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

114min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - RED
Bus - 5959
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
    Metro Center
    50 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 Station & Bay K
    ID 26014
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Montgomery Village
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Towne Ave & Fulks Corner Ave
    ID 17550
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gaithersburg
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line RED, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Gaithersburg?

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line RED, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

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

    The SILVER metro line goes from New Carrollton station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County 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 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 Montgomery County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 48 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 New Carrollton 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 Metro Center stop, which is closest to Gaithersburg in Montgomery County.

  • How much is the total metro and bus 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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