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How to get fromLos Angeles to Gaithersburgby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Gaithersburg by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    7h 24m
    $202–570

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane BUR - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    9h 57m
    $171–715

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    2d 13h
    $1,639–2,538

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus bus 515
    2d 14h
    $482–737

  5. Drive  2,590.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Gaithersburgcar car 2,590.6 mi
    42h 19m
    $473–683

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    7h 51m
    $192–819

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    2. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus
    8h 38m
    $180–615

  8. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SNA - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    10h 31m
    $202–781

Los Angeles to Gaithersburg by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,639Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,343.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, and Rockville Station & Bay B in around 2d 13h.

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