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How to get fromSmithsonian Institution to Gaithersburgby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Smithsonian Institution to Gaithersburg by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    49 min
    $2–3

  2. Bus, line 5 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from 7 St SW+Jefferson Dr SW to Silver Spring+Bay 103bus bus D60 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 to North Bethesda Station & Bay Bbus bus 5
    3. Take the bus from North Bethesda Station & Bay B to S Frederick Ave & Summit Avebus bus 101
    2h 33m
    $6–12

  3. Drive  22.7 mi

    1. Drive from Smithsonian Institution to Gaithersburgcar car 22.7 mi
    38 min
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to Gaithersburgtaxi taxi 22.7 mi
    38 min
    $65–80

Smithsonian Institution to Gaithersburg by foot and subway

Calendar1330Weekly Services
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.7 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Smithsonian Institution to S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave via 7 St SW+Jefferson Dr SW, Silver Spring+Bay 103, Silver Spring Station & Bay 232, and North Bethesda Station & Bay B in around 2h 33m.

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