The average train between Princeton Junction and Gaithersburg takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Princeton Junction 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 4 hours between Princeton Junction and Gaithersburg. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Princeton Junction 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 Princeton Junction to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction station and arriving at Gaithersburg station via 30th Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Princeton Junction to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
Princeton Junction to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Gaithersburg is 256.4 km. The road distance is 314 km.
There is no direct connection from Princeton Junction to Gaithersburg. However, you can take the train to 30th Street Station, take the train to Washington Union Station, walk to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform.