There are 2 ways to get from Culpeper to Gaithersburg by train, subway, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
2h 17m$19–42Drive 76.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Culpeper to Gaithersburgcar 76.9 mi
1h 36m$14–21
Culpeper to Gaithersburg by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Culpeper to Gaithersburg is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Culpeper to Gaithersburg is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Culpeper station to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Culpeper Amtrak Station and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Culpeper and Gaithersburg is 87 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.
The best way to get from Culpeper to Gaithersburg without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 17m and costs $18 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Culpeper to Gaithersburg, including transfers.
Culpeper to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Culpeper Amtrak Station.
Culpeper to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Culpeper to Gaithersburg is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Culpeper to Gaithersburg.
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What companies run services between Culpeper, VA, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?
There is no direct connection from Culpeper 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 Culpeper to Gaithersburg in around 1h 36m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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