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How to get fromGaithersburg to Howard Universityby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Howard University by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    58 min
    $4–6

  2. Line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay Ebus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Rockville Pk+South Dr to Silver Spring+Bay 102bus bus M70
    3. Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 220 to Georgia Av NW+Howard Pl NWbus bus D40 / ...
    1h 57m
    $5–7

  3. Drive  20 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Howard Universitycar car 20 mi
    38 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to Howard Universitytaxi taxi 20 mi
    38 min
    $60–75

  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+Bay 220 to Georgia Av NW+Howard Pl NWbus bus D40 / ...
    1h 48m
    $7–10

Gaithersburg to Howard University by subway and foot

Calendar1330Weekly Services
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.5 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Howard University, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Howard University via Medical Center Station & Bay E, Rockville Pk+South Dr, Silver Spring+Bay 220, and Georgia Av NW+Howard Pl NW in around 1h 57m.

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