How to get from Union Station to Gaithersburg by bus and metro?

From Union Station to Gaithersburg by bus and metro

To get from Union Station to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Union Station station to Shady Grove station. Next, 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 57 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

57min$6.75
Metro - RED
Bus - 101101
Walk to Gaithersburg
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Lakeforest
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
    ID 30010
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Gaithersburg
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Station to Gaithersburg by bus and metro via RED and 55

To get from Union Station to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Union Station station to Shady Grove station. Next, take the 55 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay K station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

60min$6.75
Metro - RED
Bus - 5555
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay K
    ID 26014
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Germantown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    ID 23722
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Gaithersburg

The distance between Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 23.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station 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.

Public transit stations close to Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Union Station - Dc Streetcar / H Street.

Train stations close to Union Station:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Massachusetts Av Ne+1 St NE
  • Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
  • E St Ne+Columbus Cir

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 Odendhal Ave & Russell 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:

  • Odendhal Ave & Russell Ave
  • Contour Rd & Odendhal Ave
  • Contour Rd & Tunstall Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Station to Gaithersburg by bus and metro via RED and 55

To get from Union Station to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Union Station station to Shady Grove station. Next, take the 55 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay K station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $6.75.

60min$6.75
Metro - RED
Bus - 5555
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay K
    ID 26014
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Germantown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
    ID 23722
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Gaithersburg?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to Gaithersburg?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct metro between Union Station and Gaithersburg?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Union Station to Gaithersburg?

    The RED metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Union Station in Washington to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Shady Grove station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Gaithersburg by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Washington and Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 57 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Shady Grove station near Union Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Union Station and Gaithersburg?

    Get off the metro at the Shady Grove stop, which is closest to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first train from Union Station to Gaithersburg?

    The first train from Union Station in Washington to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Brunswick - Washington. It leaves the Union Station station at 10:30 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Union Station to Gaithersburg?

    The ride from Union Station to Gaithersburg costs $6.75.

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