The average train between Gaithersburg and Edison takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Gaithersburg and Edison. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, 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 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 3m • 2 changes


4h • 2 changes


3h 18m • 2 changes


4h 7m • 2 changes
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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 8m.
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 Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to Metropark Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $27–290 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Two other operators also service this route.