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How to get fromGeorgetown to Gaithersburgby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Dupont Circle, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    30 min
    $2–3

  2. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from M St NW+31 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Jenifer St NWbus bus D80 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    49 min
    $4–5

  3. Drive  20.6 mi

    1. Drive from Georgetown to Gaithersburgcar car 20.6 mi
    30 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Georgetown to Gaithersburgtaxi taxi 20.6 mi
    30 min
    $60–75

  5. Bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from M St NW+31 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Jenifer St NWbus bus D80 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Medical Center Station & Bay E to S Frederick Ave & Summit Avebus bus 101
    1h 46m
    $6–10

Georgetown to Gaithersburg by subway

Calendar1330Weekly Subways
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.6 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

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

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Dupont Circle, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from M St NW+31 St NW to S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave via Wisconsin Av NW+Jenifer St NW, Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform, Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform, and Medical Center Station & Bay E in around 1h 46m.

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