There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Gaithersburg by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
2h 32m$18–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 59m$41–85Drive 122.9 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Gaithersburgcar 122.9 mi
2h 9m$23–33Fly, subway
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
4h 8m$44–326Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
3h 37m$21–36
Richmond to Gaithersburg by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Gaithersburg is to bus and subway which costs $18 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Gaithersburg is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Rockville Station & Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond station to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Richmond and Gaithersburg is 128 miles. The road distance is 123.6 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Gaithersburg without a car is to bus and subway which takes 2h 32m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Richmond to Gaithersburg, including transfers.
Richmond to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Gaithersburg is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $40 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $17–29 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Gaithersburg is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Richmond to Gaithersburg.
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