How to get from Gaithersburg to Norfolk by bus, metro and train?

By bus, metro and train

To get from Gaithersburg to Norfolk in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, one metro line and one train line: take the 55 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Union Station station to Norfolk Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 28 min.

388min
Bus - 5555
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Norfolk
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Rockville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West
    ID 26014
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Fort Totten - Red
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Norfolk Station
    284 min
  • 10
    Walk to Norfolk
    Walk to
    Norfolk
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via 101, METRORAIL RED LINE and NORTHEAST REGIONAL

To get from Gaithersburg to Norfolk in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, one metro line and one train line: 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 METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Union Station station to Norfolk Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 43 min.

463min
Bus - 101101
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Norfolk
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 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 - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Fort Totten - Red
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Norfolk Station
    284 min
  • 10
    Walk to Norfolk
    Walk to
    Norfolk
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Norfolk

The distance between Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Norfolk, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 246.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 388 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg to Norfolk by bus, metro and train, 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.

Train stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Metropolitan Grove
  • Washington Grove
  • Gaithersburg

Bus stations close to Gaithersburg:

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

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

Norfolk is located at Norfolk, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Saint Pauls & Plume.

Bus stations close to Norfolk:

  • Saint Pauls & Plume
  • City Hall & Bank
  • Saint Pauls & Wood

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via 101, METRORAIL RED LINE and NORTHEAST REGIONAL

To get from Gaithersburg to Norfolk in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, one metro line and one train line: 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 METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Union Station station to Norfolk Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 43 min.

463min
Bus - 101101
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Norfolk
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 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 - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Fort Totten - Red
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
  • 8
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Norfolk Station
    284 min
  • 10
    Walk to Norfolk
    Walk to
    Norfolk
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 388 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

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

    The alternative route takes 463 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one metro line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 28 min.

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

    The 55 bus line goes from Rockville station near Gaithersburg to Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line till Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station near Norfolk in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg and Norfolk in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus, metro and train is about 6 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the 55 bus from the Rockville stop near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station, which is closest to Norfolk in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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