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 55 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus and metro schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

55min$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 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus and metro schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

63min$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
    18 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 23.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Union Station to Gaithersburg

To check the bus and metro schedule from Union Station to Gaithersburg using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Station) 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.

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 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus and metro schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

63min$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
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line 101.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 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 55 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 55 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 last train from Union Station to Gaithersburg?

    The last train from Union Station in Washington to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is the Brunswick - Washington line. It leaves the Union Station station at 3:25 PM.

  • 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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