There are 6 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lake by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Cumberland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the taxi from Cumberland Amtrak Station to Deep Creek Laketaxi
4h 52m$132–207Drive 151.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lakecar 151.9 mi
2h 50m$28–41Bus
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus 515
- Take the bus from Frederick Transit Center to Grantsville, MDbus Bwi
6h 22m$89–121Subway, fly, taxi
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)plane IAD - MGW
- Take the taxi from Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) to Deep Creek Laketaxi
4h 34m$139–406Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Cumberland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
6h 9m$94–153Train, bus
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Cumberland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Rose's to Westernport Bus Stopbus Purple
7h 28m$94–156
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lake is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lake is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lake. However, there are services departing from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave and arriving at Grantsville, MD via SHADY GROVE & station and Frederick Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lake station. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Cumberland Amtrak Station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Deep Creek Lake is 174 miles. The road distance is 152.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lake without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 52m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lake, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lake bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from SHADY GROVE & station.
Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lake is to bus which takes 6h 22m and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Deep Creek Lake, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave to Deep Creek Lake via Shady Grove Station & Bay L, SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Transit Center, and Grantsville, MD in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Cumberland Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Morgantown Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Cumberland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Cumberland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Cumberland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Frederick Transit Center to Grantsville, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Frederick Transit Center to Grantsville, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- +1 301-722-6360
- [email protected]
- Website
- alleganygov.org
Bus from Rose's to Westernport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.alleganygov.org/315/Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lake bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Frederick Marc Station.
Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cumberland Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lake is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Gaithersburg to Deep Creek Lake.
There are 1087+ hotels available in Deep Creek Lake.










