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How to get fromTrenton to Gaithersburgby train, subway, car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Trenton to Gaithersburg by train, subway, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    3h 12m
    $43–98

  2. Drive  171.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Trenton to Gaithersburgcar car 171.7 mi
    3h 18m
    $32–46

  3. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3h 55m
    $915–1,633

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Trenton to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus 201
    4h 22m
    $35–80

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    3. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 17m
    $964–1,329

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 55m
    $964–1,228

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 40m
    $455–1,532

Trenton to Gaithersburg by train and subway

Calendar141Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Trenton, NJ, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Trenton to Gaithersburg. However, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, walk to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can drive from Trenton to Gaithersburg in around 3h 18m.

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