Rome2Rio

How to get fromAtlanta to Gaithersburgby plane, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Gaithersburg

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Gaithersburg by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ATL - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3h 56m
    $146–1,310

  2. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ATL - BWI
    2. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus
    5h 22m
    $44–384

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    13h 26m
    $104–176

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Crescent
    15h
    $351–539

  5. Drive  626.2 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Gaithersburgcar car 626.2 mi
    11h 27m
    $115–166

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ATL - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 33m
    $116–398

  7. Bus via Petersburg (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    15h 33m
    $117–176

Atlanta to Gaithersburg by bus and subway

Calendar59Weekly Services
Duration13h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Atlanta to Gaithersburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 579.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 12h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Peachtree Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $340–550 and the journey takes 14h 18m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There