There are 5 ways to get from Gaithersburg to National Zoological Park by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
46 min$2–3Line 55 bus, subway
- Take the bus from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave to Shady Grove Station & Bay Lbus 55 / ...
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 3m$4–7Line 101 bus
- Take the bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay Ebus 101
1h 23m$4–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to National Zoological Parktaxi 18 mi
34 min$50–65Drive 18 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to National Zoological Parkcar 18 mi
34 min$4–5
Gaithersburg to National Zoological Park by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to National Zoological Park is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to National Zoological Park is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to National Zoological Park station. However, there are services departing from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave and arriving at Medical Center Station & Bay E via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Gaithersburg and National Zoological Park is 16 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to National Zoological Park without a car is to subway which takes 46 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Gaithersburg to National Zoological Park bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, depart from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave station.
Gaithersburg to National Zoological Park train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
Gaithersburg to National Zoological Park bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, arrive at Medical Center Station & Bay E.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and National Zoological Park, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Montgomery County MD Ride On operates a bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay E hourly. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 48 min.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave to Shady Grove Station & Bay L
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay E
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gaithersburg to National Zoological Park train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to National Zoological Park is 18 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Gaithersburg to National Zoological Park.
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