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

Gaithersburg to Washington - Bus Schedule

The 101 bus from Gaithersburg to Washington runs from 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM, with departures every 10 min-6 hr 20 min. The trip takes about 59 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Gaithersburg to Washington by bus and metro

To get from Gaithersburg to Washington 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 ORANGE metro from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Washington on the Moovit app.

59min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Metro - RED
Metro - ORANGE
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
    ID 30010
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    33 min
  • 7
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 8
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Washington

The distance between Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 23.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg to Washington 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Gaithersburg to Washington

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 101, Metro line RED, Metro line ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gaithersburg and Washington 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 59 min.

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

    The 101 bus line goes from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station near Gaithersburg to Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 59 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Gaithersburg to Washington costs $1.00.

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