There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Luray Caverns by subway, train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train, taxi
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Luray Cavernstaxi
3h 55m$97–138Drive 102.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gaithersburg to Luray Cavernscar 102.9 mi
1h 56m$19–28Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Front Royal Walmartbus Valley Flyer
- Take the taxi from Front Royal Walmart to Luray Cavernstaxi
5h$70–94Subway, train, taxi via N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Luray Cavernstaxi
4h 12m$99–142Bus, taxi via Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Front Royal Walmartbus Valley Flyer
- Take the taxi from Front Royal Walmart to Luray Cavernstaxi
5h 7m$70–94
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Luray Caverns is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Luray Caverns is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $18 - $28.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Luray Caverns is 125 miles. The road distance is 103.5 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Luray Caverns without a car is to subway and train and taxi which takes 3h 55m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Gaithersburg to Luray Caverns, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Luray Caverns is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Gaithersburg to Luray Caverns.
There are 216+ hotels available in Luray Caverns.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Luray Caverns, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Gaithersburg to Luray Caverns. However, you can take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the train to Culpeper Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Luray Caverns. Alternatively, you can take the line 55 bus to Rockville Station & Bay B, walk to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the bus to Front Royal Walmart, then take the taxi to Luray Caverns.
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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 Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Culpeper Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Culpeper Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Front Royal Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Front Royal Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–27
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $45–75
Polly's Cab, inc
- Phone
- +1 540-662-4111
Polly's Cab, inc
- Phone
- +1 540-662-4111
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