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How to get from Gaithersburg to Mclean by bus and metro?

From Gaithersburg to Mclean by bus and metro

To get from Gaithersburg to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 101 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station to Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the SILVER metro from Metro Center station to Mclean station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Mclean on the Moovit app.

124min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Metro - RED
Metro - SILVER
Walk to Mclean
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
    ID 30010
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Medical Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    33 min
  • 7
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mclean
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mclean
    Walk to
    Mclean
    2.07 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to Mclean by bus and metro via 61, RED and SILVER

To get from Gaithersburg to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 61 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the SILVER metro from Metro Center station to Mclean station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Mclean on the Moovit app.

129min$1.00
Bus - 6161
Metro - RED
Metro - SILVER
Walk to Mclean
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Shady Grove Via Watkins Mill Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    33 min
  • 7
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mclean
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mclean
    Walk to
    Mclean
    2.07 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Mclean

The distance between Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Mclean, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 36.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg to Mclean 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 Gaithersburg to Mclean

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

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to Mclean by bus and metro via 61, RED and SILVER

To get from Gaithersburg to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 61 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the SILVER metro from Metro Center station to Mclean station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Mclean on the Moovit app.

129min$1.00
Bus - 6161
Metro - RED
Metro - SILVER
Walk to Mclean
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Shady Grove Via Watkins Mill Rd
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    33 min
  • 7
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mclean
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mclean
    Walk to
    Mclean
    2.07 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Mclean?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 101, Metro line RED, Metro line SILVER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gaithersburg to Mclean?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 61, Metro line RED, Metro line SILVER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gaithersburg and Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gaithersburg to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 101 bus line goes from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station near Gaithersburg to Medical Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Medical Center station near Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gaithersburg to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg and Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gaithersburg to get to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the 101 bus from the Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave stop near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gaithersburg and Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Medical Center station, which is closest to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Gaithersburg to Mclean?

    The ride from Gaithersburg to Mclean costs $1.00.