The average train between National Mall and Gaithersburg takes 41 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.
Trains run every 10 minutes between National Mall and Gaithersburg. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from National Mall is at 12:17 PM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 1:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

48 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from National Mall to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from National Mall station and arriving at Gaithersburg station via Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
National Mall to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform station.
National Mall to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
The distance between National Mall and Gaithersburg is 32.1 km. The road distance is 30 km.
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.