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Reston to Gaithersburg trains

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The average train between Reston and Gaithersburg takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reston 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.

1h 17m
Duration
38 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Subway

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  1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
  2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
1h 14m
$3–4

Reston to Gaithersburg train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Reston and Gaithersburg. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 17m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 22m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 17m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 22m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 17m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 22m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 17m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 38.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

You can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 1h 14m.

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