How to get from Gaithersburg to Springfield, VA by metro and train?

From Gaithersburg to Springfield, VA by metro and train

To get from Gaithersburg to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the MARC train from Gaithersburg station to Rockville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $7.00. The metro and train schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

134min$7.00
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Gaithersburg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville
    7 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    29 min
  • 6
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 7
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    36 min
  • 8
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    2.3 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Springfield, VA

The distance between Gaithersburg, Fairfax County and Springfield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 40.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg to Springfield, VA by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro And Train schedule from Gaithersburg to Springfield, VA

To check the metro and train schedule from Gaithersburg to Springfield, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gaithersburg) and destination (Springfield, VA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro and train, 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 metro and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Springfield, VA?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Train line MARC, Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct train between Gaithersburg and Springfield, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gaithersburg to Springfield, VA?

    The MARC train line goes from Union Station station near Gaithersburg in Montgomery County to Rockville station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Rockville station near Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gaithersburg to Springfield, VA by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg in Montgomery County and Springfield, VA in Fairfax County by train and metro is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gaithersburg to get to Springfield, VA?

    Get on the MARC train from the Union Station station near Gaithersburg in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gaithersburg and Springfield, VA?

    Get off the train at the Rockville station, which is closest to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How much is the train fare from Gaithersburg to Springfield, VA?

    The ride from Gaithersburg to Springfield, VA costs $7.00.

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