What is the cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Downtown?

The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Downtown is to bus and tram which costs $4 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Downtown?

The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Downtown is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct train between Gaithersburg and Downtown?

No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Downtown station. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Gaithersburg to Downtown?

The distance between Gaithersburg and Downtown is 60 miles. The road distance is 42.9 miles.

How do I travel from Gaithersburg to Downtown without a car?

The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Downtown without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 48m and costs $4 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Gaithersburg to Downtown?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Gaithersburg to Downtown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gaithersburg to Downtown train from?

Gaithersburg to Downtown train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Gaithersburg to Downtown train arrive?

Gaithersburg to Downtown train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.

Can I drive from Gaithersburg to Downtown?

Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Downtown is 43 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Gaithersburg to Downtown.

Where can I stay near Downtown?

There are 397+ hotels available in Downtown.

Gaithersburg to Downtown - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Downtown by subway, train, bus, tram, car, or taxi

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
1h 48m
$4–603
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL eb UPPER LEVELbus 201
2. Take the tram from BWI Airport to Lexington Markettram Light Raillink
2h 11m
$4
Drive 42.7 mi
1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Downtowncar 42.7 mi
50 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to Downtowntaxi 42.7 mi
50 min
$120–150

Gaithersburg to Downtown by subway and train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 59.4 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Downtown, MD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gaithersburg to Downtown. However, you can take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, then take the train to Baltimore Penn Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Lexington Market via BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL eb UPPER LEVEL and BWI Airport in around 2h 11m.

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