There are 3 ways to get from Culpeper to Gaithersburg by train, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center PlatformRd
2h 31m$13–225Train
cheapest- Take the train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to GAITHERSBURG MARC wbMarc
3h 6m$11–221Drive 76.9 mi
- Drive from Culpeper to Gaithersburg76.9 mi
1h 35m$14–21
Culpeper to Gaithersburg by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Culpeper to Gaithersburg is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Culpeper to Gaithersburg is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct train from Culpeper station to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Culpeper Amtrak Station and arriving at GAITHERSBURG MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Culpeper and Gaithersburg is 90 miles. The road distance is 77.3 miles.
The best way to get from Culpeper to Gaithersburg without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 31m and costs $13 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Culpeper to Gaithersburg, including transfers.
Culpeper to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Culpeper Amtrak Station.
Culpeper to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Culpeper to Gaithersburg is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Culpeper to Gaithersburg.
There are 197+ hotels available in Gaithersburg.
What companies run services between Culpeper, VA, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?
You can take a train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to GAITHERSBURG MARC wb via Washington Union Station in around 3h 6m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $9–220
- Business Class
- $55–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to GAITHERSBURG MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
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