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How to get fromGaithersburg to Elkhartby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Elkhart by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane IAD - SBN
    4h 59m
    $119–456

  2. Drive  562 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Elkhartcar car 562 mi
    9h 40m
    $103–149

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    16h 12m
    $352–552

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus bus 515
    2. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus bus Greyhound US0164
    17h 59m
    $105–167

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 34m
    $161–747

Gaithersburg to Elkhart by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 566.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $350–550 and the journey takes 15h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave to Elkhart Transit Center via Shady Grove Station & Bay L, SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station, South Bend Transpo, and South Street Station in around 17h 59m.

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