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How to get fromCharlottesville to Gaithersburgby train, subway, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg by train, subway, car, or plane

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    3h 9m
    $29–68
  2. Drive  122.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Gaithersburgcar car 122.2 mi
    2h 33m
    $23–33
  3. Fly, subway

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHO - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2h 36m
    $72–355

Charlottesville to Gaithersburg by train and subway

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can drive from Charlottesville to Gaithersburg in around 2h 33m.

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