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How to get fromNew Carrollton to Gaithersburgby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from New Carrollton 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 21m
    $4–6

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverdale Rd+Martins Ln to College Park+Bay Gbus bus P31
    2. Take the bus from COLLEGE PARK station to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus 204
    2h 2m
    $4

  3. Drive  23.7 mi

    1. Drive from New Carrollton to Gaithersburgcar car 23.7 mi
    45 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New Carrollton to Gaithersburgtaxi taxi 23.7 mi
    45 min
    $70–85

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Carrollton Pkwy+Lamont Dr 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 15m
    $6–10

New Carrollton to Gaithersburg by bus and subway

Calendar453Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between New Carrollton, MD, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from Lamont Dr+Carrollton Pkwy to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via New Carrollton+Bus Bay T1, New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverdale Rd+Martins Ln to Gaithersburg Park & Ride via COLLEGE PARK station in around 2h 2m.

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