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How to get fromBethesda to Gaithersburgby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bethesda to Gaithersburg by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    17 min
    $2–3

  2. Line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Medical Center Station & Bay E to S Frederick Ave & Summit Avebus bus 101
    47 min
    $2–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bethesda to Gaithersburgtaxi taxi 13.8 mi
    21 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 13.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bethesda to Gaithersburgcar car 13.8 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  5. Subway, line 55 bus

    1. Take the subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay L to N Frederick Ave & Brookes Avebus bus 55 / ...
    34 min
    $4–8

Bethesda to Gaithersburg by subway

Calendar1350Weekly Subways
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.5 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Montgomery County MD Ride On operates a bus from Medical Center Station & Bay E to S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 47 min.

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