There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to American University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
41 min$2–3Line 101 bus
- Take the bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay Ebus 101
1h 11m$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to American Universitytaxi 16.4 mi
30 min$50–60Drive 16.4 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to American Universitycar 16.4 mi
30 min$3–5Line 55 bus, subway
- Take the bus from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave to Shady Grove Station & Bay Lbus 55 / ...
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
51 min$7–10
Gaithersburg to American University by subway and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to American University is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to American University is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $50 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to American University. However, there are services departing from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave and arriving at Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW via 40 St NW+Albemarle St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Gaithersburg and American University is 14 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to American University without a car is to subway which takes 41 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Gaithersburg to American University bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, depart from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave station.
Gaithersburg to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
Gaithersburg to American University bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, arrive at Medical Center Station & Bay E.
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.
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay E
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave to Shady Grove Station & Bay L
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $50–60
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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Booking & Getting There
Gaithersburg to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to American University is 17 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Gaithersburg to American University.
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