There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN)plane DCA - SBN
4h 34m$210–977Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus 515
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
18h 4m$85–167Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
16h 12m$172–392Drive 562 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Elkhartcar 562 mi
9h 41m$103–149Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- 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 South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
4h 44m$149–626
Gaithersburg to Elkhart by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Elkhart is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 18h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $210 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave and arriving at Elkhart Transit Center via SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Elkhart is 571 miles. The road distance is 565.3 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 16h 12m and costs $170 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Gaithersburg to Elkhart, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Elkhart bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from SHADY GROVE & station.
Gaithersburg to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $210 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $400 and takes 16h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 18h 4m.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–390 and the journey takes 15h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–390
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Gaithersburg to Elkhart bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Frederick Marc Station.
Gaithersburg to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Elkhart is 565 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Gaithersburg to Elkhart.
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