The average train between Gaithersburg and Edison takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Gaithersburg to Edison. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gaithersburg and Edison. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Edison at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gaithersburg to Edison? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Edison. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg station and arriving at Edison station via Metropark Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Gaithersburg to Edison train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Gaithersburg to Edison train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metropark Amtrak Station.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Edison is 283 km. The road distance is 362 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 3 times a day.