There are 4 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junction by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to SAVAGE MARC nbtrain Marc
2h 12m$4–11Bus
- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Arundel Mills Shopping Centerbus 201
2h 25m$15–17Drive 28.3 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junctioncar 28.3 mi
38 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junctiontaxi 28.3 mi
38 min$70–85
Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junction by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junction is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junction is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junction. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg Park & Ride and arriving at National Business Pkwy / Hercules Rd via Arundel Mills Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junction. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at SAVAGE MARC nb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Annapolis Junction is 40 miles. The road distance is 28.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junction without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 12m and costs $4 - $11.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junction, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junction bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Gaithersburg Park & Ride station.
Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junction train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junction bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Arundel Mills Shopping Center station.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Annapolis Junction, MD, USA?
Maryland Transit operates a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Arundel Mills Shopping Center every 3 hours. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 9m.
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Arundel Mills Shopping Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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Booking & Getting There
Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junction train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junction is 28 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Gaithersburg to Annapolis Junction.
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