There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Gaithersburg by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ATL - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
3h 51m$136–1,310Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ATL - BWI
- Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus
5h 19m$44–384Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
13h 26m$100–166Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent
15h$165–362Drive 626.2 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Gaithersburgcar 626.2 mi
11h 27m$115–166Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ATL - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 30m$116–398Bus via Petersburg (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Petersburg Transportation Center to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670
15h 33m$104–168
Atlanta to Gaithersburg by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Gaithersburg is to bus via Petersburg which costs $100 - $170 and takes 15h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Gaithersburg is to fly and subway which takes 3h 51m and costs $130 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Shady Grove Station & Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
The distance between Atlanta and Gaithersburg is 583 miles. The road distance is 629.8 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Gaithersburg without a car is to bus which takes 13h 26m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Atlanta to Gaithersburg, including transfers.
Atlanta to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Gaithersburg is to bus which takes 13h 26m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 15h.
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 $160–360 and the journey takes 14h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Atlanta to Gaithersburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Atlanta to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Gaithersburg is 630 miles. It takes approximately 11h 27m to drive from Atlanta to Gaithersburg.
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