There are 4 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Atlantic City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
5h 13m$39–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner Stbus 201
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
6h 43m$25–47Drive 178.4 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Atlantic Citycar 178.4 mi
3h 31m$33–47Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
7h 36m$51–132
Gaithersburg to Atlantic City by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Atlantic City is to bus which costs $25 - $50 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Atlantic City is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg Park & Ride and arriving at Atlantic City via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Atlantic City is 221 miles. The road distance is 179.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Atlantic City without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Gaithersburg to Atlantic City, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Atlantic City bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Gaithersburg Park & Ride station.
Gaithersburg to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Atlantic City is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Atlantic City, NJ, USA?
You can take a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Atlantic City via Warner St and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 6h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
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More Questions & Answers
Gaithersburg to Atlantic City bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Warner St station.
Gaithersburg to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Atlantic City is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Gaithersburg to Atlantic City.
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