What is the cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Ellicott City?

The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Ellicott City is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 49 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Ellicott City?

The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Ellicott City is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Gaithersburg and Ellicott City?

No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg Park & Ride and arriving at EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Gaithersburg to Ellicott City?

The distance between Gaithersburg and Ellicott City is 65 miles. The road distance is 28 miles.

How do I travel from Gaithersburg to Ellicott City without a car?

The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Ellicott City without a car is to subway and train and line 77 bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $6 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Gaithersburg to Ellicott City?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Gaithersburg to Ellicott City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gaithersburg to Ellicott City bus from?

Gaithersburg to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Gaithersburg Park & Ride station.

Where does the Gaithersburg to Ellicott City bus arrive?

Gaithersburg to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at BWI Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Gaithersburg to Ellicott City?

Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Ellicott City is 28 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Gaithersburg to Ellicott City.

Where can I stay near Ellicott City?

There are 384+ hotels available in Ellicott City.

Gaithersburg to Ellicott City - 5 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Ellicott City by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, train, line 77 bus
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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 West Baltimoretrain
3. Take the bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb nsbus 77
2h 29m
$6–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI Amtrak Stationbus 201
2h 46m
$6–10
Drive 27.9 mi
1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Ellicott Citycar 27.9 mi
49 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to Ellicott Citytaxi 27.9 mi
49 min
$80–95
Bus, line 501 bus
1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Arundel Mills Shopping Centerbus 201
2. Take the bus from Arundel Mills Mall to Little Patuxent Pkwy / Running Brook Rdbus 501
3h 41m
$9–12

Gaithersburg to Ellicott City by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 64.4 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Ellicott City, MD, USA?

Maryland Transit operates a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI Amtrak Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 28m.

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