How to get from Metro Center to Gaithersburg by bus?

From Metro Center to Gaithersburg by bus

To get from Metro Center to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the S2 bus from 11 St Nw+G St NW station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q2 bus and finally take the 59 bus from Somerville Dr & Redland Rd station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

113min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S2S2
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 5959
Leaves from 11 St Nw+G St NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11 St Nw+G St NW
    ID 1001068
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
    ID 2005469
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sommerville Dr+Redland Rd
    ID 2000964
    40 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Montgomery Village
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    ID 23722
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Metro Center to Gaithersburg by bus via S2, Q2 and 57

To get from Metro Center to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the S2 bus from 11 St Nw+G St NW station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q2 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Somerville Dr & Redland Rd station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

117min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S2S2
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 5757
Leaves from 11 St Nw+G St NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11 St Nw+G St NW
    ID 1001068
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
    ID 2005469
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sommerville Dr+Redland Rd
    ID 2000964
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Dr & Redland Rd
    ID 26112
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Lakeforest
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    ID 23722
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Metro Center to Gaithersburg

The distance between Metro Center, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 26.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Metro Center to Gaithersburg by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Metro Center

Metro Center is located at Metro Center, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is 13 St Nw+G St NW.

Metro stations close to Metro Center:

  • Gallery Place-Chinatown
  • Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station

Bus stations close to Metro Center:

  • 13 St Nw+G St NW
  • 12th St & G St NW Nb
  • 11th St NW @ F St NW

Public transit stations close to Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Gaithersburg is located at Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave.

Metro stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Shady Grove

Train stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Gaithersburg
  • Metropolitan Grove
  • Washington Grove

Bus stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
  • Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
  • Odendhal Ave & Lost Knife Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Metro Center to Gaithersburg by bus via S2, Q2 and 57

To get from Metro Center to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the S2 bus from 11 St Nw+G St NW station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q2 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Somerville Dr & Redland Rd station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

117min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S2S2
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 5757
Leaves from 11 St Nw+G St NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11 St Nw+G St NW
    ID 1001068
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
    ID 2005469
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sommerville Dr+Redland Rd
    ID 2000964
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Dr & Redland Rd
    ID 26112
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Lakeforest
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    ID 23722
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Metro Center to Gaithersburg?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line S2, Bus line Q2, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Metro Center to Gaithersburg?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line S2, Bus line Q2, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct bus between Metro Center and Gaithersburg?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Metro Center to Gaithersburg?

    The S2 bus line goes from 11 St Nw+G St NW station near Metro Center in Washington to North To Silver Spring Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North To Silver Spring Station station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Metro Center to Gaithersburg by bus?

    The total travel time between Metro Center in Washington and Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Metro Center to get to Gaithersburg?

    Get on the S2 bus from the 11 St Nw+G St NW stop near Metro Center in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Metro Center and Gaithersburg?

    Get off the bus at the North To Silver Spring Station stop, which is closest to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Metro Center to Gaithersburg?

    The ride from Metro Center to Gaithersburg costs $5.00.