Smithsonian Institution to Gaithersburg Buses

Smithsonian Institution to Gaithersburg buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Smithsonian Institution and Gaithersburg takes 2h 7m and the fastest bus takes 1h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Smithsonian Institution to Gaithersburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 7m
Duration: 25 mi
Distance: $6
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 5 bus, line 101 bus

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Take the bus from 7 St SW+Jefferson Dr SW to Silver Spring+Bay 103bus D60 / ...
Take the bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 to North Bethesda Station & Bay Bbus 5
Take the bus from North Bethesda Station & Bay B to S Frederick Ave & Summit Avebus 101

2h 33m

$6–12

Smithsonian Institution to Gaithersburg bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Smithsonian Institution and Gaithersburg. The earliest departure is at 4:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Smithsonian Institution is at 7:18 AM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at 7 St SW+Jefferson Dr SW and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:03 AM → 7:19 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:08 AM → 6:07 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
4:43 AM → 6:42 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
4:48 AM → 6:55 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
5:03 AM → 7:19 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:08 AM → 6:07 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
4:43 AM → 6:42 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
4:48 AM → 6:55 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
5:03 AM → 7:19 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:07 AM → 6:12 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
4:43 AM → 6:42 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
5:03 AM → 7:16 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
5:23 AM → 7:31 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:08 AM → 6:07 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
4:43 AM → 6:42 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
4:48 AM → 6:55 AM
2h 7m • 2 changes
5:03 AM → 7:19 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Smithsonian Institution to Gaithersburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Smithsonian Institution to Gaithersburg buses

Trip Overview

Bus, line 5 bus, line 101 bus

Smithsonian Institution to Gaithersburg bus times

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:03 AM → 7:19 AM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:08 AM → 6:07 AM

4:43 AM → 6:42 AM

4:48 AM → 6:55 AM

5:03 AM → 7:19 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:08 AM → 6:07 AM

4:43 AM → 6:42 AM

4:48 AM → 6:55 AM

5:03 AM → 7:19 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:07 AM → 6:12 AM

4:43 AM → 6:42 AM

5:03 AM → 7:16 AM

5:23 AM → 7:31 AM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:08 AM → 6:07 AM

4:43 AM → 6:42 AM

4:48 AM → 6:55 AM

5:03 AM → 7:19 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

Bus from 7 St SW+Jefferson Dr SW to Silver Spring+Bay 103

Bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 to North Bethesda Station & Bay B

Bus from North Bethesda Station & Bay B to S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave

Smithsonian Institution to Gaithersburg buses

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Trip Overview

Bus, line 5 bus, line 101 bus

Smithsonian Institution to Gaithersburg bus times

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:03 AM → 7:19 AM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:08 AM → 6:07 AM

4:43 AM → 6:42 AM

4:48 AM → 6:55 AM

5:03 AM → 7:19 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:08 AM → 6:07 AM

4:43 AM → 6:42 AM

4:48 AM → 6:55 AM

5:03 AM → 7:19 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:07 AM → 6:12 AM

4:43 AM → 6:42 AM

5:03 AM → 7:16 AM

5:23 AM → 7:31 AM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:08 AM → 6:07 AM

4:43 AM → 6:42 AM

4:48 AM → 6:55 AM

5:03 AM → 7:19 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

Bus from 7 St SW+Jefferson Dr SW to Silver Spring+Bay 103

Bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 to North Bethesda Station & Bay B

Bus from North Bethesda Station & Bay B to S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave

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