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How to get fromCrystal City to Gaithersburgby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway B
    2. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    48 min
    $5–6

  2. Subway, line 101 bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Medical Center, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the bus from Medical Center Station & Bay E to S Frederick Ave & Summit Avebus bus 101
    1h 45m
    $7–11

  3. Drive 24.5 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal City to Gaithersburgcar car 24.5 mi
    36 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal City to Gaithersburgtaxi taxi 24.5 mi
    36 min
    $70–90

  5. Subway via Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform

    1. Take the subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway subway Y
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    49 min
    $5–6

Crystal City to Gaithersburg by subway

Calendar680Weekly Subways
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.7 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

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

You can take a subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 48 min.

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