There are 4 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Ocean City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
6h 39m$41–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner Stbus 201
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
7h 33m$27–55Drive 175.7 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Ocean Citycar 175.7 mi
3h 32m$33–47Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
- Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
8h 55m$53–141
Gaithersburg to Ocean City by subway, train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Ocean City is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Ocean City is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg Park & Ride and arriving at Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Atlantic Ave At Brighton Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Ocean City is 238 miles. The road distance is 176.7 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Ocean City without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Gaithersburg to Ocean City, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Ocean City bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Gaithersburg Park & Ride station.
Gaithersburg to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Ocean City is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Ocean City, NJ, USA?
You can take a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Ocean City Transportation Center via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Warner St, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Atlantic City, and Atlantic Ave At Brighton Ave in around 7h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact 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 DetailsContact 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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
- 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At 13Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
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More Questions & Answers
Gaithersburg to Ocean City bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Warner St station.
Gaithersburg to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Ocean City is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Gaithersburg to Ocean City.
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