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How to get fromIndianapolis to Gaithersburgby plane, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Gaithersburg by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 30m
    $956–1,609

  2. Fly Indianapolis to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IND - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 56m
    $76–418

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus bus 515
    13h 52m
    $89–157

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    19h 29m
    $241–476

  5. Drive 541 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Gaithersburgcar car 541 mi
    9h 35m
    $99–143

  6. Fly Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    2. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus
    5h 39m
    $404–904

  7. Bus to Covington, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CVG - DCA
    6h 47m
    $123–690

Indianapolis to Gaithersburg by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Frederick Marc Station, SHADY GROVE & station, and Shady Grove Station & Bay L in around 13h 52m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $230–470 and the journey takes 18h 29m.

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