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

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 Metro Center station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

61min$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
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    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

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to Washington by bus and metro via 101, RED and GREEN

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 GREEN metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

61min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Metro - RED
Metro - GREEN
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
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    34 min
  • 7
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Branch Ave
  • 8
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    3 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 23.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 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.

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:

  • Gaithersburg
  • Washington Grove
  • Metropolitan Grove

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

Washington is located at Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Maryland Ave & 7th St SW FS Eb.

Metro stations close to Washington:

  • L'Enfant Plaza
  • Federal Center SW
  • Smithsonian Metrorail

Bus stations close to Washington:

  • Maryland Ave & 7th St SW FS Eb
  • SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av
  • 7th St @ C St SW

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to Washington by bus and metro via 101, RED and GREEN

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 GREEN metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

61min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Metro - RED
Metro - GREEN
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
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    34 min
  • 7
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Branch Ave
  • 8
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line RED, Bus line ORANGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line RED, Bus line GREEN.

  • 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 1 hr 1 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 Medical Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Medical Center 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 1 hr 1 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 Medical Center 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.