There are 5 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Gaithersburg by subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway Y
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
51 min$5–6Subway, line 101 bus
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Medical Center, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from Medical Center Station & Bay E to S Frederick Ave & Summit Avebus 101
1h 47m$7–12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Gaithersburg24.9 mi
38 minDrive 24.9 mi
- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Gaithersburgcar 24.9 mi
38 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Gaithersburgtaxi 24.9 mi
38 min$70–90
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Gaithersburg by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Gaithersburg is to subway which costs $4 - $7 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Gaithersburg is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Gaithersburg is 24 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Gaithersburg without a car is to subway which takes 51 min and costs $4 - $7.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Gaithersburg, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Gaithersburg is 25 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Gaithersburg.
There are 179+ hotels available in Gaithersburg.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?
You can take a subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform and Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 51 min.
Subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard Fare
- $2–4
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Medical Center Station & Bay E to S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Gaithersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Gaithersburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





