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The average train between National Mall and Gaithersburg takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from National Mall 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.

42 min
Duration
19 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Subway

best
  1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
41 min
$3

National Mall to Gaithersburg train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between National Mall and Gaithersburg. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from National Mall is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority42 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority42 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority41 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority42 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority40 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority44 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority43 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority47 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority42 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority47 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority42 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority42 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority43 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority42 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority45 min • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority41 min • 1 change
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  • Distance: 18.7 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between National Mall, DC, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 34 min.

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