The average train between Newark and Gaithersburg takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Gaithersburg. 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 3 times a day between Newark and Gaithersburg. The earliest departure is at 9:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 3:32 PM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 7:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 23m • 1 change

3h 51m • 1 change

3h 43m • 1 change

3h 47m • 1 change

3h 51m • 1 change

3h 43m • 1 change

3h 47m • 1 change

3h 45m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Gaithersburg station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Newark to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Newark and Gaithersburg is 313.1 km. The road distance is 376 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.