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How to get fromGaithersburg to Richmondby subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Richmond by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Subway, bus

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    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2h 52m
    $18–38

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 18m
    $37–83

  3. Drive 123.1 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Richmondcar car 123.1 mi
    2h 9m
    $23–33

  4. Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus bus
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane BWI - RIC
    4h 12m
    $47–362

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus FlixBus 2605 / ...
    4h 18m
    $21–36

  6. Subway, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane IAD - RIC
    4h 27m
    $44–316

Gaithersburg to Richmond by subway and bus

Calendar206Weekly Services
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 128.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond 5 times a day. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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