There are 5 ways to get from Exton to Gaithersburg by train, subway, bus, car, or plane
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
3h 31m$38–668Drive 126.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exton to Gaithersburgcar 126.4 mi
2h 33m$24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Exton to Suburban Stationtrain Pao
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
7h 9m$47–112Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
4h 21m$962–1,326Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 59m$962–1,225
Exton to Gaithersburg by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exton to Gaithersburg is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Exton to Gaithersburg is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Exton to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Exton Amtrak and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Exton and Gaithersburg is 181 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exton to Gaithersburg without a car is to train and subway which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Exton to Gaithersburg, including transfers.
Exton to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Exton Amtrak station.
Exton to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exton to Gaithersburg is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Exton to Gaithersburg.
There are 205+ hotels available in Gaithersburg.
What companies run services between Exton, PA, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?
There is no direct connection from Exton to Gaithersburg. However, you can take the train to 30th Street Station, 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 take a train from Exton to N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Suburban Station, Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Rockville Station & Bay B in around 7h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–16
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–16
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exton Amtrak to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–16
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
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