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 15 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

135min$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 40.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 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.

Public transit stations close to Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg is located at Gaithersburg, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave.

Metro stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Shady Grove

Train stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Washington Grove
  • Metropolitan Grove Marc Eb
  • Metropolitan Grove

Bus stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave
  • Old Towne Ave & Fulks Corner Ave
  • S Frederick Ave & Cedar Ave

Public transit stations close to Springfield, VA, Fairfax County

Springfield, VA is located at Springfield, VA, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Amherst Ave And Highland St.

Metro stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Franconia-Springfield Metro

Train stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Backlick Road Station
  • Franconia-Springfield Vre Station

Bus stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Amherst Ave And Highland St
  • Backlick Rd And Highland St
  • Highland St @ Brunswick St

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 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 15 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 15 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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