The average train between Gaithersburg and Long Island takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Gaithersburg to Long Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gaithersburg and Long Island. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Long Island at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gaithersburg to Long Island? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg station and arriving at Long Island station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Gaithersburg to Long Island train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Gaithersburg to Long Island train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Long Island is 398.4 km. The road distance is 395 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.