There are 4 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Herndon by subway, car, taxi, or bus
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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway R
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
1h 23m$3–4Drive 28.5 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Herndoncar 28.5 mi
36 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to Herndontaxi 28.5 mi
36 min$65–80Line 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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway R
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 8m$7–11
Gaithersburg to Herndon by subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Herndon is to subway which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Herndon is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Herndon. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Herndon is 41 miles. The road distance is 28.7 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Herndon without a car is to subway which takes 1h 23m and costs $3 - $4.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Gaithersburg to Herndon, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Herndon train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
Gaithersburg to Herndon train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Herndon is 29 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Gaithersburg to Herndon.
There are 262+ hotels available in Herndon.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Herndon, VA, USA?
You can take a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 1h 23m.
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
Subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
- 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
- $65–80
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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