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How to get fromNational Zoological Park to Gaithersburgby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from National Zoological Park to Gaithersburg by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    46 min
    $2–3

  2. Subway, line 101 bus

    1. Take the subway from Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform to Medical Center, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the bus from Medical Center Station & Bay E to S Frederick Ave & Summit Avebus bus 101
    1h 43m
    $4–7

  3. Drive 18.9 mi

    1. Drive from National Zoological Park to Gaithersburgcar car 18.9 mi
    32 min
    $4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from National Zoological Park to Gaithersburgtaxi taxi 18.9 mi
    32 min
    $55–70

National Zoological Park to Gaithersburg by foot and subway

Calendar1330Weekly Services
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.4 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between National Zoological Park, DC, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 28 min.

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