There are 10 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Long Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
4h 21m$65–146Bus via Roosevelt Island
cheapest- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner Stbus 201
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 43m$35–60Bus
- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner Stbus 201
- Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus Ppb 8724 / ...
6h 40m$55–115Drive 228.5 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Brooklyncar 228.5 mi
4h 16m$42–61Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
3h 2m$95–657Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
3h 5m$905–1,607Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BWI - ISP
3h 31m$52–372Subway, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
3h 41m$64–426Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, subway
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Roosevelt Islandsubway
4h 18m$929–1,638Subway, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
4h 48m$578–1,537
Gaithersburg to Long Island by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Long Island is to bus via Roosevelt Island which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Long Island is to subway and fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $95 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg Park & Ride and arriving at New York via Baltimore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Roosevelt Island via Washington Union Station and 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Long Island is 247 miles. The road distance is 229.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Long Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Gaithersburg to Long Island, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Long Island bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Gaithersburg Park & Ride station.
Gaithersburg to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Long Island is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Queens Plaza via Warner St, Baltimore, New York, and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVEL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Gaithersburg to Long Island bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Warner St station.
Gaithersburg to Long Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Long Island is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Gaithersburg to Long Island.
There are 99+ hotels available in Long Island.


