There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Greenbelt by subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Fort Totten, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 39m$7–9Drive 22.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gaithersburg to Greenbeltcar 22.9 mi
36 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to COLLEGE PARK stationbus 204
1h 47m$7–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to Greenbelttaxi 22.9 mi
36 min$65–85Line 55 bus, subway
- Take the bus from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave to Rockville Station & Bay Bbus 55 / ...
- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Fort Totten, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
2h 4m$9–13
Gaithersburg to Greenbelt by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Greenbelt is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Greenbelt is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Greenbelt. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg Park & Ride and arriving at Ridge Rd+Eastway via Greenbelt+Bay D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Greenbelt. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Greenbelt, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via Fort Totten, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Greenbelt is 34 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Greenbelt without a car is to subway which takes 1h 39m and costs $7 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Gaithersburg to Greenbelt, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Greenbelt bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Gaithersburg Park & Ride station.
Gaithersburg to Greenbelt train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
Gaithersburg to Greenbelt bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at COLLEGE PARK station.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Greenbelt, MD, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Fort Totten, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, Maryland Transit operates a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to COLLEGE PARK station twice daily. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Fort Totten, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Fort Totten, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to COLLEGE PARK station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave to Rockville Station & Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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Booking & Getting There
Gaithersburg to Greenbelt train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Fort Totten, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Greenbelt is 23 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Gaithersburg to Greenbelt.
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