There are 6 ways to get from La Plata to Gaithersburg by taxi, subway, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, subway
best- Take the taxi from La Plata to Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platformtaxi
- Take the subway from Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway Y
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 45m$89–107Drive 53.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Plata to Gaithersburgcar 53.3 mi
1h 24m$10–14Bus, subway via Us 301 P & R & Smallwood Dr
- Take the bus from Us 301 P & R & Smallwood Dr to 12TH ST & G ST NW nbbus 610 / ...
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 56m$27–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from La Plata to Gaithersburgtaxi 53.3 mi
1h 24m$120–150Bus, subway
- Take the bus from La Plata P&R & Charles Co to 12TH ST & G ST NW nbbus 650
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
2h 9m$13–16Bus, line 101 bus
- Take the bus from La Plata P&R & Charles Co to 12TH ST & G ST NW nbbus 650
- Take the bus from Medical Center Station & Bay E to S Frederick Ave & Summit Avebus 101
3h 5m$15–21
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Plata to Gaithersburg is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from La Plata to Gaithersburg is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from La Plata to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from La Plata P&R & Charles Co and arriving at S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave via Medical Center Station & Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between La Plata and Gaithersburg is 58 miles. The road distance is 53.6 miles.
The best way to get from La Plata to Gaithersburg without a car is to taxi and subway which takes 1h 45m and costs $85 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from La Plata to Gaithersburg, including transfers.
La Plata to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from La Plata P&R & Charles Co station.
La Plata to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at 12TH ST & G ST NW nb station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Plata to Gaithersburg is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from La Plata to Gaithersburg.
There are 194+ hotels available in Gaithersburg.
What companies run services between La Plata, MD, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?
You can take a vehicle from La Plata to S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave via La Plata P&R & Charles Co, 12TH ST & G ST NW nb, Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform, Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform, and Medical Center Station & Bay E in around 3h 5m.
Subway from Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Us 301 P & R & Smallwood Dr to 12TH ST & G ST NW nb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from La Plata P&R & Charles Co to 12TH ST & G ST NW nb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from La Plata P&R & Charles Co to 12TH ST & G ST NW nb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Medical Center Station & Bay E to S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $85–150
Silver Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1-301-710-6283
- Website
- waldorftaxi.com
Silver Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1-301-710-6283
- Website
- waldorftaxi.com
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