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Trip Overview

The average train between Gaithersburg and Manhattan takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Gaithersburg to Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 12m
Duration
242 mi
Distance
$67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Acela
3h 56m
$57–133

Gaithersburg to Manhattan train times

Trains run hourly between Gaithersburg and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 1:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Gaithersburg is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 47m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 43m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 3m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela6h 19m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 57m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 55m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak7h 14m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 10m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak3h 57m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gaithersburg to Manhattan? 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.

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  • Distance: 242 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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