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

From Gaithersburg to Reston by bus and metro

To get from Gaithersburg to Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: 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 METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Metro Center station to Wiehle-Reston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

122min$7.00
Bus - 5555
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Reston
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
    14 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
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    37 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reston
    Walk to
    Reston
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to Reston by bus and metro via 57, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL SILVER LINE

To get from Gaithersburg to Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 57 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Metro Center station to Wiehle-Reston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

125min$7.00
Bus - 5757
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Reston
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West
    ID 14776
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    37 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reston
    Walk to
    Reston
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Reston

The distance between Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Reston, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 42.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg to Reston 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.

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 Reston, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Reston is located at Reston, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Wiehle Metro Bay K.

Metro stations close to Reston:

  • Wiehle-Reston
  • Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
  • Herndon Metrorail Station

Bus stations close to Reston:

  • Wiehle Metro Bay K
  • Wiehle Metro Bay B
  • Wiehle Metro Bay J

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to Reston by bus and metro via 57, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL SILVER LINE

To get from Gaithersburg to Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 57 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Metro Center station to Wiehle-Reston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

125min$7.00
Bus - 5757
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Reston
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West
    ID 14776
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    37 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reston
    Walk to
    Reston
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gaithersburg and Reston 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 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gaithersburg to Reston 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 2 metro lines till Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station near Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Gaithersburg to Reston costs $7.00.

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