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How to get fromGaithersburg to National Mallby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to National Mall by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    39 min
    $3–4

  2. Subway via Judiciary Square, Red Line Track 1 Platform

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Judiciary Square, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    49 min
    $2–3

  3. 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 103 to 7 St SW+Independence Av SWbus bus D60 / ...
    2h 17m
    $5–7

  4. Drive 21.4 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to National Mallcar car 21.4 mi
    40 min
    $4–6

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to National Malltaxi taxi 21.4 mi
    40 min
    $60–80

Gaithersburg to National Mall by subway and foot

Calendar1330Weekly Services
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.7 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and National Mall, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to 7th St @ Independence Ave SW via Medical Center Station & Bay E, Rockville Pk+South Dr, Silver Spring+Bay 103, and 7 St SW+Independence Av SW in around 2h 17m.

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