There are 4 ways to get from Gaithersburg to American University Park by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
20 min$2–3Line 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to North Bethesda Station & Bay Cbus 101
- Take the bus from North Bethesda Station+Bay C to Western Av+44 Stbus Exp
1h 8m$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to American University Parktaxi 15.4 mi
28 min$45–60Drive 15.4 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to American University Parkcar 15.4 mi
28 min$3–5
Gaithersburg to American University Park by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to American University Park is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to American University Park is to subway which takes 20 min and costs $2 - $3.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to American University Park. However, there are services departing from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave and arriving at Western Av+44 St via North Bethesda Station+Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Gaithersburg and American University Park is 12 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to American University Park without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Gaithersburg to American University Park bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, depart from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave station.
Gaithersburg to American University Park train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
Gaithersburg to American University Park bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, arrive at North Bethesda Station & Bay C.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and American University Park, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Western Av+44 St via North Bethesda Station+Bay C in around 1h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to North Bethesda Station & Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from North Bethesda Station+Bay C to Western Av+44 St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gaithersburg to American University Park train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to American University Park is 15 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Gaithersburg to American University Park.
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