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Directions to Gaithersburg, Maryland (Montgomery County) with public transportation

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How to get to Gaithersburg, Maryland by bus?

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How to get to Gaithersburg, Maryland by metro?

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Bus stations near Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County

  • W Diamond Ave & Fulks Corner Ave,3 min walk,
  • E Diamond Ave & Summit Ave,4 min walk,
  • S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave,4 min walk,

Train stations near Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County

  • Gaithersburg,24 min walk,

Metro stations near Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County

  • Shady Grove,57 min walk,

Bus lines to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County

  • 59,Montgomery Village,
  • 57,Lakeforest,
  • 55,Rockville,
  • 101,Lakeforest,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

    The closest stations to Gaithersburg, Maryland are:

    • W Diamond Ave & Fulks Corner Ave is 229 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • E Diamond Ave & Summit Ave is 292 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave is 301 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Gaithersburg is 2008 yards away, 24 min walk.
    • Shady Grove is 4859 yards away, 57 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Gaithersburg, Maryland?

    These bus lines stop near Gaithersburg, Maryland: 101, 55.

  • Which train line stops near Gaithersburg, Maryland?

    MARC

  • Which metro line stops near Gaithersburg, Maryland?

    METRORAIL RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest train station to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    The nearest train station to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County is Gaithersburg. It’s a 24 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    The nearest bus stop to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County is W Diamond Ave & Fulks Corner Ave. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE is the first metro that goes to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County. It stops nearby at 5:00 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE is the last metro that goes to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County. It stops nearby at 12:43 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    The MARC is the first train that goes to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County. It stops nearby at 5:27 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    The MARC is the last train that goes to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County. It stops nearby at 8:00 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    The 55 is the first bus that goes to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County. It stops nearby at 4:44 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    The 59 is the last bus that goes to Gaithersburg, Maryland in Montgomery County. It stops nearby at 1:50 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

    The bus fare to Gaithersburg, Maryland costs about $1.00.

  • How much is the metro fare to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

    The metro fare to Gaithersburg, Maryland costs about $2.25 - $6.75.

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Gaithersburg, Maryland, Montgomery County
Gaithersburg, Maryland, Montgomery CountyGaithersburg ( GAY-thərz-burg) is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. At the time of the 2020 census, Gaithersburg had a population of 69,657, making it the ninth-most populous community in the state. Gaithersburg is located to the northwest of Washington, D.C., and is considered a suburb and a primary city within the Washington metropolitan area. Gaithersburg was incorporated as a town in 1878 and as a city in 1968. Gaithersburg is located east and west of Interstate 270. The eastern section includes the historic area of the town. Landmarks and buildings from that time can still be seen in many places but especially in the historic central business district of Gaithersburg called "Olde Towne". The east side also includes City Hall, the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, and Bohrer Park (a well-known joint community recreation center and outdoor water park for kids and families). The west side of the city has many wealthier neighborhoods that were designed with smart growth techniques and embrace New Urbanism. These include the Kentlands community, the Lakelands community, and the Washingtonian Center (better known as Rio), a shopping/business district. Two New Urbanism communities are under construction, including Watkins Mill Town Center (Casey East and West), and the massive "Science City". The state has a bus rapid transit line, Corridor Cities Transitway or "CCT", planned for the western portion of the city starting at Shady Grove Metro Station and connecting all the high-density western Gaithersburg neighborhoods with a total of eight stops planned in the city. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is headquartered in Gaithersburg directly west of I-270. Other major employers in the city include IBM, Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Services business area headquarters, AstraZeneca, and the French multinational corporation, Sodexo. Gaithersburg is also the location of the garrison of the United States Army Reserve Legal Command. Gaithersburg is noted for its ethnic and economic diversity; it was ranked second for ethnic diversity among the 501 largest U.S. cities, and first among smaller U.S. cities, by WalletHub in 2021. In 2023, Wallethub announced that Gaithersburg was back in the number one spot for diversity in the U.S.
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