How to get from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg by bus?

By bus

To get from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Q2 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218 station to Sommerville Dr+Redland Rd station. Next, 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 9 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

69min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 5959
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
    ID 2005469
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sommerville Dr+Redland Rd
    ID 2000964
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Montgomery Village
  • 5
    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 by bus via Q2 and 57

To get from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Q2 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218 station to Sommerville Dr+Redland Rd station. Next, 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 13 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

73min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
    ID 2005469
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sommerville Dr+Redland Rd
    ID 2000964
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Dr & Redland Rd
    ID 26112
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Lakeforest
  • 6
    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 Silver Spring to Gaithersburg

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 18.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave.

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave
  • Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
  • East West Hwy & @1325

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 by bus via Q2 and 57

To get from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Q2 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218 station to Sommerville Dr+Redland Rd station. Next, 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 13 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

73min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 5757
Leaves from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
    ID 2005469
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sommerville Dr+Redland Rd
    ID 2000964
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Dr & Redland Rd
    ID 26112
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Lakeforest
  • 6
    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 Silver Spring to Gaithersburg?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line Q2, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line Q2, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Gaithersburg?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg?

    The Q2 bus line goes from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218 station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to North To Shady Grove Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North To Shady Grove Station station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg by bus?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Montgomery County and Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Silver Spring to get to Gaithersburg?

    Get on the Q2 bus from the Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218 stop near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Silver Spring and Gaithersburg?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg?

    The ride from Silver Spring to Gaithersburg costs $3.00.

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