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The average train between Gaithersburg and Edison takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Gaithersburg to Edison. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 18m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
$397
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
4h 34m
$49–713

Gaithersburg to Edison train times

Trains run hourly between Gaithersburg and Edison. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Edison at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit7h 37m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 23m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit7h 37m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 56m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 225 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 3 times a day.

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