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How to get fromGaithersburg to Bostonby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
    8h 24m
    $252–393

  2. Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus bus
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane BWI - PVD
    3. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    6h 17m
    $56–328

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner Stbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    11h 32m
    $67–112

  4. Drive  437 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Bostoncar car 437 mi
    8h 9m
    $80–116

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane DCA - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    5h 54m
    $73–413

  6. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner Stbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus
    11h 53m
    $87–162

  7. Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus bus
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane BWI - MHT
    3. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    6h 16m
    $76–436

  8. Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus bus
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane BWI - BDL
    3. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    7h 11m
    $105–631

Gaithersburg to Boston by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Boston via Warner St, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 11h 32m.

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