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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lanham to Gaithersburg by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway O / ...
    2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    1h 16m
    $5–6

  2. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from 85 Pl+Powhatan St to Takoma+Bay Dbus bus P42
    2. Take the subway from Takoma, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2h 19m
    $6–10

  3. Drive  25.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lanham to Gaithersburgcar car 25.1 mi
    39 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lanham to Gaithersburgtaxi taxi 25.1 mi
    39 min
    $70–90

Lanham to Gaithersburg by bus and subway

Calendar458Weekly Services
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Lanham, MD, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Lanham Severn Rd+Cipriano Rd to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3, New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 1h 16m.

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