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 5 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

125min$1.00

101

Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
ID 30010
40 yd • 1 min
2
101
Wait for bus
101
Medical Center
3
Ride to bus station
Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
14 min
4
Walk to metro station
Shady Grove
30 yd • 1 min
5
RED
Wait for metro
RED
Glenmont
6
Ride to metro station
Metro Center
33 min
7
SILVER
Wait for metro
SILVER
Ashburn
8
Ride to metro station
Mclean
25 min
9
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.

129min$1.00

Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

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

*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 36.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 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.

Public transit stations close to Gaithersburg

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:

Metropolitan Grove
Metropolitan Grove Marc Eb
Gaithersburg

Bus stations close to Gaithersburg:

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

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

Mclean is located at Mclean, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Chain Bridge @ Nolte.

Metro stations close to Mclean:

Tysons Corner Metro
West Falls Church-Vt
Mclean

Bus stations close to Mclean:

Chain Bridge @ Nolte
Elm St @ Fleetwood Rd
Chain Bridge Rd @ Dolly Madison Blv

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

129min$1.00

Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Gaithersburg
2
61
Wait for bus
61
Shady Grove Via Watkins Mill Rd
3
Ride to bus station
Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
16 min
4
Walk to metro station
Shady Grove
140 yd • 2 min
5
RED
Wait for metro
RED
Glenmont
6
Ride to metro station
Metro Center
33 min
7
SILVER
Wait for metro
SILVER
Ashburn
8
Ride to metro station
Mclean
25 min
9
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 125 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 5 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 5 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.

Last updated on January 3, 2026

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From Gaithersburg to Mclean by bus and metro

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

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

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