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There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to American University by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway via Nebraska Av NW+Ward Cir NW

    best
    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    35 min
    $5–6

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    41 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay Ebus bus 101
    1h 12m
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to American Universitytaxi taxi 16.4 mi
    30 min
    $50–60

  5. Drive 16.4 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to American Universitycar car 16.4 mi
    30 min
    $3–5

Gaithersburg to American University by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar694Weekly Services
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and American University, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Montgomery County MD Ride On operates a bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay E hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 48 min.

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