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How to get fromGaithersburg to Durhamby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound) or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Durham by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    7h 20m
    $39–74

  2. Train via Raleigh (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    9h
    $57–93

  3. Drive 273.8 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Durhamcar car 273.8 mi
    4h 43m
    $50–73

  4. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    4h 41m
    $89–663

  5. Bus via Springfield (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Durhambus bus Greyhound US0670
    9h 32m
    $46–77

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Carolinian
    9h 43m
    $54–91

  7. Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus bus
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    5h 13m
    $192–505

  8. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    5h 12m
    $204–567

Gaithersburg to Durham by bus and subway

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Durham, NC, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Durham 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Durham Amtrak Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Raleigh Union Station in around 9h.

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