There are 3 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
6h 32m$128–215Drive 86.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburgcar 86.9 mi
1h 49m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner Stbus 201
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
7h 47m$30–49
Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg by subway, train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg Park & Ride and arriving at E Main St & Arch St WB via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Harrisburg via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Mechanicsburg is 264 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Gaithersburg Park & Ride station.
Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to E Main St & Arch St WB via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Harrisburg, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to E Main St & Arch St WB via Warner St, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 7h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Warner St station.
Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Gaithersburg to Mechanicsburg.
There are 170+ hotels available in Mechanicsburg.