There are 3 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Virginia by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Gaithersburg to Virginia by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Virginia is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Virginia is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Virginia. However, there are services departing from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave and arriving at Virginia Beach via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Washington Union Station and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Virginia is 242 miles. The road distance is 226.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Gaithersburg to Virginia, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Gaithersburg to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Virginia is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Virginia, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Gaithersburg to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Gaithersburg to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Virginia is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Gaithersburg to Virginia.
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