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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort Lauderdale and Gaithersburg takes 25h 49m and the fastest train takes 23h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort Lauderdale 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.

25h 49m
Duration
1,159 mi
Distance
$741
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Fort Lauderdale to Gaithersburg train times

Trains run twice daily between Fort Lauderdale and Gaithersburg. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort Lauderdale is at 11:43 AM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 3:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 25h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority23h 24m • 1 change
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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority28h 16m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority23h 23m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority28h 13m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority23h 23m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority28h 13m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority23h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority28h 16m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority23h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority28h 16m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority23h 24m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority28h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort Lauderdale 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.

Map of how to get from Fort Lauderdale to Gaithersburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,159.3 mi
  • Duration: 25h 49m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $600–1,000 and the journey takes 22h 40m.

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