There are 6 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Bowie by subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, bus via New Carrollton+Bay B
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvdbus P71
2h 17m$4–198Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway R
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platformsubway B / ...
- Take the bus from Downtown Largo+Bay C to Evergreen Pw+Emerald Lnbus P72
2h 47m$8–17Drive 33.4 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Bowiecar 33.4 mi
48 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to Bowietaxi 33.4 mi
48 min$95–120Bus
- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to COLLEGE PARK stationbus 204
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Lnbus P71
2h 56m$6Subway, bus #2
- Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 223 to New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4bus P30
3h 53m$8–16
Gaithersburg to Bowie by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Bowie is to bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Bowie is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg Park & Ride and arriving at Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via College Park+Bay G and New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Bowie is 37 miles. The road distance is 33.6 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Bowie without a car is to subway and bus via New Carrollton+Bay B which takes 2h 17m and costs $4 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Gaithersburg to Bowie, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Bowie bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Gaithersburg Park & Ride station.
Gaithersburg to Bowie bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at COLLEGE PARK station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Bowie is 34 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Gaithersburg to Bowie.
There are 323+ hotels available in Bowie.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Bowie, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via College Park+Bay G, New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T5, and New Carrollton+Bay B in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $1–3
Subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 301-324-2877
- Website
- princegeorgescountymd.gov
Bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/public-works-transportation/metro-and-transportation/prince-georges-countys-thebus
- Schedules at
- https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/public-works-transportation/thebus/routes-schedules
- Seniors 60+ and Disabled persons
- $0
- Adults 19-59
- $1
Bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/public-works-transportation/metro-and-transportation/prince-georges-countys-thebus
- Schedules at
- https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/public-works-transportation/thebus/routes-schedules
- Seniors 60+ and Disabled persons
- $0
- Adults 19-59
- $1
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Downtown Largo+Bay C to Evergreen Pw+Emerald Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Silver Spring+Bay 223 to New Carrollton Station+Bus Bay T4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to COLLEGE PARK station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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