There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Gaithersburg by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
2h 35m$496–1,181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2605
- Take the bus from Warner St to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus 201
11h 30m$70–113Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 2m$115–270Drive 437.2 mi
- Drive from Boston to Gaithersburgcar 437.2 mi
8h 8m$80–116Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 9m$510–1,077Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
- Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus
3h 53m$149–923Train via New York (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
8h 3m$106–847Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Baltimorebus
- Take the bus from Warner St to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus 201
11h 55m$90–161
Boston to Gaithersburg by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Gaithersburg is to bus which costs $70 - $120 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Gaithersburg is to fly and subway which takes 2h 35m and costs $490 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Gaithersburg Park & Ride via Warner St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Boston and Gaithersburg is 424 miles. The road distance is 439.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Gaithersburg without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Boston to Gaithersburg, including transfers.
Boston to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Gaithersburg is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 11h 30m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Gaithersburg Park & Ride via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Warner St in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Boston to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Gaithersburg is 440 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Boston to Gaithersburg.
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