There are 5 ways to get from Germantown to Elkton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
4h 31m$34–75Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Perryvilletrain
- Take the bus from Perryville MARC Station to W Main St and Maffitt Stbus Xc
5h 27m$6–25Bus
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Warner Stbus 201
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Newarkbus FlixBus 2601
6h 24m$15–24Drive 96 mi
- Drive from Germantown to Elktoncar 96 mi
2h 7m$18–26Line 61 bus, subway, train, bus
- Take the bus from Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr to Shady Grove Station & Bay Cbus 61
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Perryvilletrain
- Take the bus from Perryville MARC Station to W Main St and Maffitt Stbus Xc
5h 59m$8–24
Germantown to Elkton by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Elkton is to bus which costs $15 - $25 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Germantown to Elkton is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Germantown to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B and arriving at Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via SHADY GROVE & station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Newark Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Germantown to Elkton. However, there are services departing from GERMANTOWN MARC eb and arriving at Newark Amtrak via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Germantown and Elkton is 132 miles. The road distance is 96.6 miles.
The best way to get from Germantown to Elkton without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Germantown to Elkton, including transfers.
Germantown to Elkton bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from SHADY GROVE & station.
Germantown to Elkton train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from GERMANTOWN MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Germantown to Elkton is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $25 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Elkton, MD, USA?
You can take a train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Washington Union Station, Newark Amtrak, and Newark Train Station in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Shady Grove Station & Bay E, SHADY GROVE & station, Warner St, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Newark, and Newark Train Station in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from Washington Union Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–15
Train from Washington Union Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Perryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Warner St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 410-996-5295
- Website
- ccgov.org
Bus from Perryville MARC Station to W Main St and Maffitt St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.ccgov.org/government/community-services/cecil-transit
Bus from Perryville MARC Station to W Main St and Maffitt St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.ccgov.org/government/community-services/cecil-transit
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr to Shady Grove Station & Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Germantown to Elkton bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Warner St station.
Germantown to Elkton train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Elkton is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Germantown to Elkton.
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