There are 10 ways to get from Queens to Gaithersburg by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
4h 21m$57–142Bus via Baltimore
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Warner St to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus 201
8h 9m$40–65Bus
- Take the bus from Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street to Bethesda, MDbus
7h 18m$53–85Drive 236.8 mi
- Drive from Queens to Gaithersburgcar 236.8 mi
4h 25m$44–63Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
3h 21m$913–1,616Fly Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
4h 8m$95–618Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
4h 13m$930–1,644Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JFK - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 3m$1,013–1,215Fly Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 54m$70–467Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 57m$470–1,543
Queens to Gaithersburg by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Queens to Gaithersburg is to bus via Baltimore which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Queens to Gaithersburg is to fly and subway which takes 3h 21m and costs $900 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Queens to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Cross Bay Blvd/Rockaway Blvd and arriving at S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave via Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street, East-West Hwy+Waverly St and Medical Center Station & Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Queens to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Queens and Gaithersburg is 255 miles. The road distance is 238.2 miles.
The best way to get from Queens to Gaithersburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Queens to Gaithersburg, including transfers.
Queens to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Vamoose Bus, depart from Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street.
Queens to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Queens to Gaithersburg is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $55 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Vamoose Bus operates a bus from Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street to Bethesda, MD 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 212-695-6766
- Website
- Vamoose Bus
Bus from Penn Station 7th Ave. Corner of W 30th Street to Bethesda, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Vamoose Bus
- Economy
- $45–70
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Booking & Getting There
Queens to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Vamoose Bus, arrive at Bethesda, MD station.
Queens to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Gaithersburg is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Queens to Gaithersburg.
There are 205+ hotels available in Gaithersburg.



