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How to get fromRochester to Gaithersburgby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Rochester to Gaithersburg by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Rochester to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ROC - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2h 22m
    $121–727

  2. Drive  337.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Gaithersburgcar car 337.8 mi
    7h 2m
    $62–90

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    11h 24m
    $150–354

  4. Bus via Newark

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Newarkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Warner St to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus 201
    12h 40m
    $75–240

  5. Fly Rochester to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ROC - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3h 2m
    $96–576

  6. Fly Rochester to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ROC - BWI
    2. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus
    3h 36m
    $94–522

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane BUF - DCA
    4h 22m
    $89–571

  8. Train via Albany

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    11h 29m
    $153–424

  9. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Ithacabus bus FlixBus 2685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2682
    14h 28m
    $92–148

Rochester to Gaithersburg by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, and Shady Grove Station & Bay L in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Gaithersburg Park & Ride via Newark Penn Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Warner St in around 12h 40m.

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