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How to get fromGaithersburg to Ellicott Cityby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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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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  1. 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 subway R
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain train
    3. Take the bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb nsbus bus 77
    2h 29m
    $6–15

  2. Bus, line 501 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Arundel Mills Shopping Centerbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Arundel Mills Mall to Little Patuxent Pkwy / Running Brook Rdbus bus 501
    3h 41m
    $9–12

  3. Drive  27.9 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Ellicott Citycar car 27.9 mi
    49 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to Ellicott Citytaxi taxi 27.9 mi
    49 min
    $70–85

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 229 to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Corporate Center Waybus bus Flash
    4h 5m
    $9–13

Gaithersburg to Ellicott City by subway, train, and bus

Calendar253Weekly Services
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Normandy Center Dr / Normandy Shopping Center via Arundel Mills Mall, Little Patuxent Pkwy / Running Brook Rd, and Little Patuxent Pkwy / Vantage Point Rd in around 3h 41m.

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