The average train between Herndon and Gaithersburg takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Herndon 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.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Herndon and Gaithersburg. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Herndon is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 5:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 20m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Herndon 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.
No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Herndon station and arriving at Gaithersburg station via Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Herndon to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Herndon to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
The distance between Herndon and Gaithersburg is 25.1 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a subway from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 1h 19m.